SENATE RESOLUTIONAdopting the Standing Rules of the
Senate for the 68th session of the Legislature.

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That the Senate Standing Rules as
amended by the 67th session are adopted, with the following changes, as the
Standing Rules of the Senate for the 68th session of the Legislature:

I. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Duties of Officers

1

President.

The President shall take the chair and call the Senate
to order precisely at the hour appointed for meeting, and if a quorum is
present shall cause the Journal of the preceding day to be read. He shall
preserve order and decorum, and in case of any disturbance or disorderly
conduct within the Senate Chamber, shall order the Sergeant at Arms to suppress
it, and may order the arrest of any person creating any disturbance within the
Senate Chamber. He may speak to points of order in preference to members,
rising from his seat for that purpose, and shall decide questions of order
without debate, subject to an appeal to the Senate by two members, on which
appeal no member may speak more than once without leave of the Senate. He shall
sign all acts, addresses and joint resolutions, and all writs, warrants and
subpoenas issued by order of the Senate; all of which must be attested by the
Secretary. He has general direction of the Senate Chamber.

2

President pro Tem.

The President pro Tem has all the power and shall
discharge all the duties of the President during his absence or inability to
discharge the duties of his office. In the absence or inability of the
President pro Tem to discharge the duties of the Presidents office, the
Chairman of the Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations shall preside.
In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman of the Committee on
Legislative Affairs and Operations shall preside. In the absence of the Vice
Chairman of the Committee on Legislative Affairs and
Operations, the Senate shall elect one of its members as the presiding officer
for that occasion.

A Call of the Senate may be moved by three Senators,
and if carried by a majority of all present, the Secretary shall call the roll
and note the absentees, after which the names of the absentees shall again be
called over. The doors shall then be closed and the Sergeant at Arms directed
to take into custody all who may be absent without leave, and all Senators so
taken into custody shall be presented at the bar of the Senate for such action
as to the Senate may seem proper.

12

AbsenceLeave Required.

No Senator shall absent himself from the service of
the Senate without leave, except in case of accident or sickness, and if any
Senator or officer shall so absent himself his per diem shall not be allowed
him.

13

Open Meetings.

1. Except as provided in the constitution
of the State of Nevada and in subsection 2 of this rule, all meetings of the
Senate and its committees must be open to the public.

2. A Senate committee meeting may be
closed to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence,
or physical or mental health of a person.

III. DECORUM
AND DEBATE

20

Points of Order.

If any Senator, in speaking or otherwise, transgresses
the rules of the Senate, the President shall, or any Senator may, call him to
order, and when a Senator shall be so called to order he shall sit down and
shall not proceed without leave of the Senate; which leave, if granted, shall
be upon motion, That he be allowed to proceed in order, when he shall confine
himself to the question under consideration and avoid personality. Every
decision of points of order by the President shall be subject to appeal, and no
discussion of a question of order shall be allowed, except upon appeal of two
Senators, and in all cases of appeal the question shall be, Shall the decision
of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Senate?

In cases of breaches of decorum or propriety any
Senator, officer or other person shall be liable to such censure or punishment
as the Senate may deem proper, and if any Senator be called to order for
offensive or indecorous language or conduct, the person calling him to order
shall report the language or conduct excepted to, which shall be taken down or
noted at the Secretarys desk, and no member shall be held to answer for any
language used on the floor of the Senate if business has intervened before
exception to the language was taken.

Indecorous conduct or boisterous or unbecoming
language shall not be permitted in the Senate Chamber.

IV. QUORUM,
VOTING, ELECTIONS

30

Recorded VoteThree Required to Call For.

A recorded vote must be taken upon final passage of a
bill or joint resolution, and in any other case when called for by three
members, and every Senator within the bar of the Senate shall vote aye or
no or record himself as not voting, unless excused by unanimous vote of the
Senate, and the votes and names of those absent or recorded as not voting
must be entered on the Journal, and the names of Senators demanding the recorded
vote must also be entered on the journal.

31

President to DecideTie Vote.

A question is lost by a tie vote, but when the Senate
is equally divided on any question except the passage of a bill or joint
resolution, the President may give the deciding vote.

32

Manner of ElectionVoting.

In all cases of election by the Senate the vote shall
be taken viva voce. In other cases, if a vote is to be recorded, it may be
taken by oral roll-call or by electronic recording, and no Senator or other
person may remain by the Secretarys desk while the roll is being called or the
votes are being counted. When a recorded vote is taken, no Senator may vote
except when at his seat, nor upon any question in which he is in any way
personally or directly interested, nor explain his vote or discuss the question
while the voting is in progress, nor change his vote after the result is
announced, and the announcement of the result of any vote shall not be
postponed.

(b) Finance, seven members, with jurisdiction
over measures primarily affecting chapters 286 and 387 of NRS, appropriations,
operating and capital budgets, state and federal budget issues and bonding,
except measures affecting primarily state and local revenue, and over any
measures carrying or requiring appropriations and favorably reported by any
other committee unless such reference is dispensed with by a two-thirds vote of
the Senate.

(c) Government Affairs, seven members, with
jurisdiction over measures affecting primarily the districts from which members
of the Legislature are elected, and Titles 18-22, 24, 25, 27-31 and 36 and
chapters 281-285, 287-289 and 407 of NRS, except measures affecting primarily
state and local revenue, state and federal budget issues, the Tahoe Regional
Planning Compact and the Nevada Tahoe regional planning agency.

(f) Legislative Affairs and Operations, seven
members, with jurisdiction over measures affecting primarily Title 17 of NRS,
except the districts from which members of the Legislature are elected, and the
operation of the legislative session, except measures affecting primarily state
and local revenue.

(h) Taxation, seven members, with jurisdiction
over measures affecting primarily Title 32 of NRS and state and local revenue.

(i) Transportation, seven members, with
jurisdiction over measures affecting primarily Title 44 and chapters 403-405,
408-410, 481-487, 705 and 706 of NRS, except measures affecting primarily state
and local revenue.

2. The chairman of the Standing Committee
on Finance may assign any portion of a proposed executive budget to any of the
other standing committees of the Senate for review. Upon receiving such an
assignment the standing committee shall complete its
review expeditiously and report its findings and any recommendations to the
Standing Committee on Finance for its independent evaluation.

committee shall complete its review expeditiously and report
its findings and any recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance for
its independent evaluation.

41

Reserved.

42

Committee Expenses.

No committee shall employ assistance or incur any
expense, except by permission of the Senate previously obtained.

43

Duties of Committees.

The several committees shall fully consider all
measures referred to them and report thereon. They shall acquaint themselves
with the interests of the State specially represented by the committee, and
from time to time present such bills and reports as in their judgment will
advance the interests and promote the welfare of the people of the State, and
shall fully consider and report their opinion upon any matter committed or
referred to them by the Senate.

44

Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations.

The Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations
shall recommend by resolution the appointment of all attaches and employees of
the Senate not otherwise provided for by law. It may suspend any attache or
employee for incompetency or dereliction of duty, pending final action by the
Senate. It shall hear complaints on alleged breaches of ethics and conflicts of
interest, brought by Legislators and others, and it may advise Legislators on
questions of breaches of ethics and conflicts of interests. All proceedings by
the committee on matters of ethics or conflicts of interest are [confidential.]open to the public
unless otherwise authorized to be closed to the public by section 15 of article
4 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada.

45

Reserved.

46

Forming Committee of the Whole.

In forming the Committee of the Whole, the Senator who
has so moved shall name a chairman to preside, and all bills considered shall
be read by sections, and the chairman shall call for amendments at the
conclusion of the reading of each section.

reading of each section. All amendments proposed by the
committee shall be reported by the chairman to the Senate.

47

Rules Applicable to Committee of the Whole.

The Rules of the Senate shall apply to proceedings in
Committee of the Whole, except that the previous question shall not be ordered,
nor the ayes and noes demanded, but the committee may limit the number of times
that any member may speak, at any stage of proceedings, during its sitting.
Messages may be received by the President while the committee is sitting; in
which case the President will resume the chair, receive the message, and vacate
the chair in favor of the chairman of the committee.

48

Motion to Rise Committee of the Whole.

A motion that the committee rise shall always be in
order, and shall be decided without debate.

49

Reference to Committee.

When a motion is made to refer any subject, and
different committees are proposed, the question must be taken in the following
order:

1. The Committee of the Whole Senate.

2. A Standing Committee.

50

Return from Committee.

Any bill or other matter referred to a committee of
the Senate shall not be withdrawn or ordered taken from such committee for
consideration by the Senate, recommitment, or for any other reason without a
two-thirds vote of the Senate, and at least one days notice of the motion
therefor. No such motion shall be in order on the last day of the session, or
on the day preceding the last day of the session. Nothing in this rule shall be
construed to take from any committee the rights and duties of committees
provided for in Rule No. 43 of Senate Standing Rules.

1. The rules of the Senate, as far as
applicable, are the rules of committees of the Senate. Procedure in committees,
where not otherwise provided in this rule, must follow the procedure of the
Senate. For matters not included in the rules of the Senate or these rules,
Masons Manual must be followed.

2. A majority of any committee
constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

3. A meeting of a committee may not be opened
without a quorum present.

4. In addition to regularly scheduled
meetings or those called by the chairman, meetings may be set by a written
petition of a majority of a committee and filed within the chairman of a
committee.

5. A bill may be passed from a committee
only by a majority of the committee membership. A simple majority of those
present and voting is sufficient to adopt committee amendments. A committee
shall not recommend a bill for placement on the consent calendar if it makes
any substantive change in the law or if an amendment of the bill is
recommended.

6. Subcommittees may be appointed by
committee chairmen to consider subjects specified by the committee and shall
report back to the committee.

7. A committee shall act only when
together, and all votes must be taken in the presence of the committee. A member
shall not be recorded as voting unless he was actually present in the committee
at the time of the vote. The chairman shall vote on all final actions on bills
or resolutions. The provisions of
this subsection do not prohibit the prefiling of legislative bills and
resolutions on behalf of a committee in the manner prescribed by the
legislative commission.

8. All committee and subcommittee
meetings are open to the public, except as otherwise provided in Rule 13.

9. Before reporting a bill or resolution
to the Senate, a committee may reconsider its action. A motion to reconsider
must be made by a member who voted with the prevailing side.

10 Committee chairmen shall determine the
agenda of each meeting except that committee members may request an item for
the agenda by communicating with the chairman at least 4 days before the
meeting. A majority of a committee may, by vote, add an item to the agenda of
the next regularly scheduled meeting.

12. All committees shall keep minutes of
meetings. The minutes must cover members present and absent, subjects under
discussion, witnesses who appear, committee members statements concerning
legislative intent, action taken by the committee, as well as the vote of
individual members on all matters on which a vote is taken. Any member may
submit to the secretary additional remarks to be included in the minutes and
records of committee meetings. At the conclusion of the legislative session,
the Secretary of the Senate shall deliver all minutes and records of committee
meetings in her possession to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.

13. In addition to the minutes, the
committee secretary shall maintain a record of all bills, including:

(a) Date bill referred;

(b) Date bill received;

(c) Date set for hearing the bill;

(d) Date or dates bill heard and voted upon; and

(e) Date report prepared.

14. Each committee secretary shall file
the minutes of each meeting with the Secretary of the Senate within 2 weeks
after the meeting.

15. All committee minutes are open to
public inspection upon request and during normal business hours.

54

Review of State Agency Programs.

In addition to or concurrent with committee action
taken on specific bills and resolutions during a regular session of the
Legislature, each standing committee of the Senate is encouraged to plan and
conduct a general review of selected programs of state agencies or other areas
of public interest within the committees jurisdiction.

VI. RULES
GOVERNING MOTIONS

A. Motions
Generally

60

Entertaining.

No motion shall be debated until announced by the
President. It shall be reduced to writing and read by the Secretary, if desired
by the President or any Senator, before it shall be debated, and by consent of
the Senate may be withdrawn before amendment or decision.

61

Precedence of Motions.

When a question is under debate no motion shall be
received but the following, which shall have precedence in the order named:

When a motion to commit, to postpone to a day certain,
or to postpone indefinitely has been decided, it shall not be again entertained
on the same day and at the same stage of proceedings, and when a question has
been postponed indefinitely it shall not again be introduced during the session
except this rule may be suspended by a two-thirds vote, and there shall be no reconsideration
of a vote on a motion to postpone indefinitely.

B. Particular
Motions

63

To Adjourn.

A motion to adjourn shall always be in order. The name
of the Senator moving to adjourn, and the time when the motion was made, shall
be entered on the Journal.

64

Lay on the Table.

A motion to lay on or take from the table shall be
carried by a majority vote.

65

Reserved.

66

To Strike Enacting Clause.

A motion to strike out the enacting clause of a bill
or resolution shall have precedence of a motion to commit or amend, and if
carried shall be equivalent to its rejection.

67

Division of Question.

Any Senator may call for a division of a question,
which shall be divided if it embraces subjects so distinct that one being taken
away, a substantive proposition shall remain for the decision of the Senate;
but a motion to strike out and insert shall not be divided.

68

To ReconsiderPrecedence of.

A motion to reconsider shall have precedence over
every other motion, except a motion to adjourn; and when the Senate adjourns
while a motion to reconsider is pending, or before
passing the order of Motions and Resolutions, the right to move a
reconsideration shall continue to the next day of sitting.

reconsider is pending, or before passing the order of
Motions and Resolutions, the right to move a reconsideration shall continue to
the next day of sitting. No notice of reconsideration of any final vote shall
be in order on the day preceding the last day of the session.

69

Explanation of Motion.

Whenever a Senator moves to take a bill off general
file and return it to the Secretarys desk or to make any other disposition of a
bill that has been reported out of committee, he shall describe the subject of
the bill, explain the purpose of his motion and state the reasons for his
requesting the change in the processing of the bill.

VII. DEBATE

80

Speaking on Question.

Every Senator when he speaks, shall, standing in his
place, address Mr. President, in a courteous manner, and shall confine
himself to the question before the Senate, and when he has finished, shall sit
down. No Senator shall speak more than twice (except for explanation) during
the consideration of any one question on the same day, nor a second time
without leave when others who have not spoken desire the floor; but incidental
and subsidiary questions arising during debate shall not be considered the same
question.

81

Previous Question.

The previous question shall not be put unless demanded
by three Senators, and it shall be in this form: Shall the main question be
now put? When sustained by a majority of Senators present it shall put an end
to all debate and bring the Senate to vote on the question or questions before
it, and all incidental questions arising after the motion was made shall be
decided without debate. A person who is speaking on a question shall not while
he has the floor move to put that question.

VIII. CONDUCT
OF BUSINESS

A. Generally

90

Masons Manual.

The rules of parliamentary practice contained in
Masons Manual of Legislative Procedure shall govern the Senate in all cases in
which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the
standing rules and orders of the Senate, and the joint rules of the Senate and
Assembly.

No standing rule or order of the Senate shall be
rescinded or changed without a vote of two-thirds of the Senate and one days
notice of the motion therefor; but a rule or order may be temporarily suspended
for a special purpose by a vote of two-thirds of the members present. When the
suspension of a rule is called for, and after due notice from the President no
objection is offered, he can announce the rule suspended and the Senate may
proceed accordingly; but this shall not apply to that portion of Senate
Standing Rule No. 109 relating to the third reading of bills, which cannot be
suspended; and further, this rule shall not apply to the suspension of Senate
Standing Rule No. 50.

92

Notices of Bills, Topics and Public Hearings.

Adequate notice shall be provided to the Legislators
and the public by posting information relative to the bills, topics and public
hearings which are to come before committees. Notices shall include the date,
time, place and agenda, and shall be posted conspicuously in the legislative
building, shall appear in the daily history, and shall be made available to the
news media.

This requirement of notice may be suspended for an
emergency by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the committee members
appointed.

93

Protest.

Any Senator, or Senators, may protect against the
action of the Senate upon any question, and have such protest entered upon the
Journal.

94

Privilege of the Floor.

1. To preserve decorum and facilitate the
business of the Senate, only state officers and officers and members of the
Senate may be present on the floor of the Senate during formal sessions, except
for employees of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, attaches and employees of the
Senate and members of the Assembly whose presence is required for the
transaction of business. Guests of Senators must be seated in a section of the
lower gallery of the Senate Chamber to be specially designated by the Sergeant
at Arms. The Majority Floor Leader may specify special occasions when guests
may be seated on the floor of the Senate with a Senator.

2. A majority may authorize the President
to have the Senate Chamber cleared of all persons except Senators and officers
of the Senate.

3. The Senate Chamber may not be used for
any but legislative business except by permission given by a two-thirds vote.

All papers, letters, notes, pamphlets and other
written material placed upon a Senators desk must contain the name of the
Legislator requesting the placement of such material on the desk or contain a
designation of the origin of such material. This rule does not apply to books containing
the legislative bills and resolutions, the legislative daily histories, the
legislative daily journals, or Legislative Counsel Bureau material.

96

Reserved.

97

Petitions and Memorials.

The contents of any petition or memorial shall be
briefly stated by the President or any Senator presenting it. It shall then lie
on the table or be referred, as the President or Senate may direct.

98

Reserved.

99

Reserved.

100

Reserved.

101

Reserved.

102

Objection to Reading of Paper.

Where the reading of any paper is called for, and is
objected to by any Senator, it shall be determined by a vote of the Senate, and
without debate.

103

Questions Relating to Priority of Business.

All questions relating to the priority of business
shall be decided without debate.

The introduction of skeleton bills is authorized after
the beginning of a session when, in the opinion of the sponsor and the
Legislative Counsel, the full drafting of the bill would entail extensive
research or be of considerable length. A skeleton bill will be provided for
purposes of introduction and committee referral. Such bill will be a
presentation of ideas or statements of purpose, sufficient in style and
expression to enable the Legislature and the committee to which the bill may be
referred to consider the substantive merits of the legislation proposed. The
committee, if it treats the skeleton bill favorably, shall then request the
draft of a completed bill in such detail as would afford the committee the
opportunity of considering the legislative ideas proposed in context with all
their necessary ramifications.

107

Information Concerning Bills.

Bills introduced may be accompanied by information
relative to witnesses and selected persons of departments and agencies who
should be considered for committee hearings on the proposed legislation. At the
time of introduction of a bill, a list may be given to the Secretary of
witnesses who are proponents of the measure together with their addresses and
telephone numbers. This information may be provided by:

1. The Senator introducing the bill;

2. The person requesting a committee
introduction of the bill; or

3. The chairman of a committee
introducing the bill.

The Secretary shall deliver this information to the chairman
of the committee to which the bill is referred. Members of the committee may
suggest additional names for witnesses. The Legislator may provide an analysis
which may describe the intent, purpose, justification and effects of the bill,
or any of them.

At least one days notice shall be given of the introduction
of a bill unless by consent of two-thirds of the Senate, or the bill be
presented by a committee in the discharge of its duty. Every bill shall receive
three readings previous to its passage, unless, in case of emergency,
two-thirds of the Senate shall deem it expedient to dispense with this rule.
The President shall give notice at each whether it be first, second or third
reading. The first reading of the bill shall be for information, and if
opposition be made to it, the question shall be, Shall this bill be rejected?
If no opposition be made, or if the question to reject be negatived, the bill
shall then take the usual course. No bill shall be committed until once read,
nor amended until twice read. The third reading of every bill shall be by sections.

110

Second Reading FileConsent Calendar.

1. All bills reported by committee shall
be placed on a second reading file unless recommended for placement on the
consent calendar. Senate bills recommended for placement on the consent
calendar must be engrossed upon receipt by the Secretary of the committees
recommendation. Upon the request of any Senator, at any time before the consent
calendar is called, a bill placed on the consent calendar shall be transferred
to the second reading file.

2. When the consent calendar is called,
the bills remaining on the consent calendar shall be read by number and
summary, and the vote shall be taken on their final passage as a group.

111

Printing.

One thousand copies of all bills and resolutions of
general interest shall be printed for the use of the Senate and Assembly, and
two hundred and fifty copies of such as are of only local interest; also such
other matter shall be printed as may be ordered by the Senate.

112

Reserved.

113

Reading of BillsGeneral File.

All bills on the second reading file shall be read in
the order in which they are reported by committees. Upon reading of bills on
the second reading file, Senate bills reported without amendments shall be
engrossed and placed on the general file, and Assembly bills reported without
amendments shall be placed on the general file. Committee amendments reported
with bills shall be considered upon their second reading
and such amendments may be adopted by a majority vote of the members present.

considered upon their second reading and such amendments may
be adopted by a majority vote of the members present. Senate bills so amended
shall be reprinted, engrossed and placed on the general file, and Assembly
bills so amended shall be reprinted, reengrossed and placed on the general file.
Engrossed bills shall be placed at the head of the file in the order in which
they are reported engrossed, except general appropriation bills, which shall be
at the head of the file. The file, with each bill in order, shall be
conspicuously posted in the Senate Chamber each day by the Secretary.

Any member may move to amend a bill during its reading
on the second reading file or during its third reading and the motion to amend
may be adopted by a majority vote of the members present. Bills so amended on
second reading shall be treated the same as bills with committee amendments.
Any bill so amended upon the general file shall be reprinted and reengrossed.

The reprinting of amended bills may be dispensed with
only in accordance with the provisions of law. Unless otherwise ordered by the
Senate, one thousand copies of all amended bills shall be printed.

114

Commitment of Bill with Special Instructions.

A bill may be committed with special instructions to
amend at any time before taking the final vote.

115

Reconsideration of Vote on Bill.

On the day next succeeding the final vote on any bill,
said vote may be reconsidered on motion of any member, provided notice of
intention to move a reconsideration was given on the day such final vote was
taken, by a Senator who voted on that side which prevailed, and no motion to
reconsider shall be in order on the day such final vote was taken, except by unanimous
consent. Motions to reconsider a vote upon amendments to any pending question
may be made and decided at once.

116

Reserved.

117

Different Subject Not Admitted as Amendment.

No subject different from that under consideration
shall be admitted as an amendment; and no bill or resolution shall be amended
by incorporating any irrelevant subject matter or by association or annexing
any other bill or resolution pending in the Senate, but a substitute may be
offered at any time so long as the original is open to amendment.

Resolutions addressed to Congress, or to either House
thereof, or to the President of the United States, or the heads of any of the
national departments, or proposing amendments to the State Constitution are
subject, in all respects, to the foregoing rules governing the course of bills.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution shall be entered
in the journal in its entirety.

119

Treated as Motions.

Resolutions, other than those referred to in Senate
Standing Rule No. 118, shall be treated as motions in all proceedings of the
Senate.

120

Order of Business.

1. Roll Call.

2. Prayer by the Chaplain.

3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4. Reading and Approval of the Journal.

5. Reports of Standing Committees.

6. Messages from the Governor.

7. Messages from the Assembly.

8. Communications from State Officers.

9. Motions, Resolutions and Notices.

10. Introduction, First Reading and
Reference.

11. Consent Calendar.

12. Second Reading and Amendment.

13. Business on General File and Third Reading.

14. Unfinished Business.

15. Special Orders of the Day.

16. Remarks from the Floor; Introduction
of Guests.

121

Privilege.

Any Senator may rise and explain a matter personal to
himself by leave of the President, but he shall not discuss any pending
question in such explanation.

When two or more Senators rise at the same time the
President shall name the one who may first speakgiving preference, when
practicable, to the mover or introducer of the subject under consideration.

125

Special Order.

The President shall call the Senate to order on the
arrival of the time fixed for the consideration of a special order, and
announce that the special order is before the Senate, which shall be
considered, unless it be postponed by a two-thirds vote, and any business
before the Senate at the time of the announcement of the special order shall go
to Unfinished Business.

126

Reserved.

127

Messages.

Messages from the Governor, state officers and from
the Assembly may be considered at any time by a vote of the Senate.

128

Reserved.

129

Reserved

D. Contests of
Election

130

Procedure.

1. The Senate shall not dismiss a
statement of contest for want of form if any ground of contest is alleged with
sufficient certainty to inform the defendant of the charges he is required to
meet. The following grounds are sufficient, but are not exclusive:

(a) That the election board or any member
thereof was guilty of malfeasance.

(b) That a person who has been declared elected
to an office was not at the time of election eligible to that office.

(c) That illegal votes were cast and counted for
the defendant, which, if taken from him, will reduce the number of his legal
votes below the number necessary to elect him.

(d) That the election board, in conducting the
election or in canvassing the returns, made errors sufficient to change the
result of the election as to any person who has been declared elected.

(e) That the defendant has given, or offered to
give, to any person a bribe for the purpose of procuring his election.

(f) That there was a possible malfunction of any
voting or counting device.

2. The contest must be submitted so far
as may be possible upon depositions or by written or oral arguments as the
Senate may order. Any party to a contest may take the deposition of any witness
at any time after the statement of contest is filed with the Secretary of State
and before the contest is finally decided. At least 5 days notice must be
given to the prospective deponent and to the other party. If oral statements
are made at any hearing before the Senate or a committee thereof which purport
to establish matters of fact, they must be made under oath. Strict rules of
evidence do not apply.

3. The contestant has the burden of
proving that any irregularities shown were of such nature as to establish the
probability that the result of the election was changed thereby. After
consideration of all the evidence, the Senate shall declare the defendant
elected unless the Senate finds from the evidence that a person other than the
defendant received the greatest number of legal votes, in which case the Senate
shall declare that person elected.

IX. LEGISLATIVE
INVESTIGATIONS

140

Compensation of Witnesses.

Witnesses summoned to appear before the Senate, or any
of its committees, shall be compensated as provided by law for witnesses
required to attend in the courts of the State of Nevada.

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FILE NUMBER 2, SR 2

Senate Resolution No.
2Senators Raggio and Titus

FILE NUMBER 2

SENATE RESOLUTIONProviding allowances to the
leadership and other members of the Senate for periodicals, stamps, stationery
and communications.

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That the sum to be allowed, as
provided by law, for each member of the Senate for periodicals, stamps and
stationery is $60 and for the use of telephones is $2,800, and the sum to be
allowed, as provided by law, for the President and President Pro Tempore of the
Senate, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate, and the chairman of each standing committee of the Senate for
postage, telephone tolls and other charges for communications is $900; and be
it further

the chairman of each standing committee of the Senate for
postage, telephone tolls and other charges for communications is $900; and be
it further

resolved, That
these amounts be certified by the President and the Secretary to the State
Controller, who is authorized to draw his warrants therefor on the legislative
fund, and the State Treasurer is thereafter authorized to pay these warrants.

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONProviding allowances to the
leadership and other members of the Assembly for periodicals, stamps,
stationery and communications.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That the sum to be allowed, as
provided by law, for each member of the Assembly for periodicals, stamps and
stationery is $60 and for the use of telephones is $2,800, and the sum to be
allowed, as provided by law, for the Speakers, Speakers Pro Tempore, Floor
Leaders and chairmen of each standing committee of the Assembly for postage,
telephone tolls and other communication charges is $900; and be it further

resolved, That
these amounts be certified by the Speaker and the Chief Clerk to the State
Controller, who is authorized to draw his warrants therefor on the legislative
fund, and the State Treasurer is thereafter authorized to pay these warrants.

whereas, In
combating injustice and cruelty, Dr. King refused to view the world in terms of
black and white and strove for a society where all of Gods children might
stand together; and

whereas, The
tenets of nonviolence and love described by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., are
every bit as relevant today as they were over two decades ago; and

whereas, In
this time of international unrest, it is particularly important for our country
and the State of Nevada to continue to recognize and honor the memory of a man
who dedicated his life to ensure equality for all people; and

whereas, This
year, to celebrate his life and accomplishments, the Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Committee of Las Vegas, founded in 1981, has once again organized a week of
community activities, the 1995 King Week Festivities, with proceeds going for
scholarships for single parents and high school students; and

whereas, The
Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society will be honoring Dr. King on
January 14, 15 and 16 with two concerts featuring renowned entertainer Ray
Charles, and the 7th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner, with proceeds
from all activities benefiting the minority youth programs sponsored by the Northern
Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society; and

whereas, Governor
Bob Miller and the members of the Nevada State Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission have continued to work throughout the state to keep alive the memory and
spirit of Dr. King; and

whereas, Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., in sharing his noble dream of equality with the
American people, gave all of us hope for the future, as long as we remember his
dream; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That on
this day which has been set aside for our nation to commemorate this great man,
the members of the Nevada Legislature honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., and his dream of peace, unity, justice and righteousness; and be it
further

resolved, That
Governor Miller and all members of the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness
Society, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Las Vegas and the Nevada
State Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission are hereby commended for their
statewide activities which have kept alive the vision of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit copies of this resolution to
the presiding officers of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Las
Vegas, the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society and the Nevada
State Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.

________

๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 2845๊

FILE NUMBER 7, AR 3

Assembly Resolution
No. 3Committee on Elections and Procedures

FILE NUMBER 7

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONAdopting Standing Rules of the
Assembly for the 68th session.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That the Assembly Standing Rules
as amended by the 67th session are adopted, with the following changes, as the
Standing Rules of the Assembly for the 68th session of the Legislature:

I. OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES

Duties of Officers

1

[Speaker]Speakers of the Assembly.

1. All officers of the Assembly are
subordinate to the [Speaker]Speakers in all that relates to the prompt,
efficient and correct discharge of their official duties under [his]the Speakers supervision.

2. Possessing the powers and performing
the duties described in this rule, the [Speaker]Speakers shall:

(a) Take the chair at the hour to which the
Assembly stands adjourned, call the members to order, and upon the appearance
of a quorum, proceed to business.

(b) Preserve order and decorum and have general
direction of the chamber of the Assembly and the approaches thereto, and in the
event of any disturbance or disorderly conduct therein, order the same to be
cleared.

(c) Decide all questions of order, subject to a
members right to appeal to the Assembly. On appeal from such decisions, the [Speaker
has]Speakers
have the right, in [his place,]their places, to assign
the reason for [his]their decisions.

(d) Have the right to name any member to perform
the duties of the chair, but such substitution shall not extend beyond one
legislative day.

(e) When the Assembly resolves itself into
Committee of the Whole, name a chairman to preside thereover and call him to
the chair.

(f) Have the power to accredit the persons who
act as representatives of the press, radio and television, and assign them
seats.

(g) Sign all bills and resolutions passed by the
Legislature as provided by law.

(h) Sign all subpoenas issued by the Assembly or
any committee thereof.

(i) Receive all messages and communications from
other departments of the government and announce them to the Assembly.

(j) Represent the Assembly, declare its will and
in all things obey its commands.

(k) Vote on final passage of a bill or
resolution, but [he]the Speakers shall not be required to vote in
ordinary legislative proceedings except where [his vote] their votes would be decisive.

vote]their votes would be
decisive. In all aye and no votes, the [Speakers name]Speakers names, in alphabetical order, shall
be called last.

3. If a vacancy occurs in the office of
Speaker, through death, resignation or disability of [the]a Speaker, the corresponding Speaker pro
Tempore shall temporarily and for the period of vacancy or disability act in that Speakers place to conduct
the necessary business of the Assembly.

4. If a permanent vacancy occurs in [the]an office
of Speaker, the Assembly shall select a new Speaker.

2

Reserved.

3

Reserved.

4

Reserved.

5

Reserved.

6

Reserved.

II. SESSIONS
AND MEETINGS

10

Time of Meeting.

The Assembly shall meet each day at 11 a.m., unless
the Assembly adjourns to some other hour.

11

Open Meetings.

All meetings of the Assembly and its standing
committees shall be open to the public.

If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgresses
the rules of the Assembly, the [Speaker]Speakers shall, or any member may, call to
order, in which case the member so called to order shall immediately sit down,
unless permitted to explain; and if called to order by a member, such member
shall immediately state the point of order. If the point of order be sustained
by the [Speaker,]presiding officer, the member shall not be
allowed to proceed; but if it be not sustained, then he shall be permitted to
go on. Every such decision from the [Speaker]presiding officer shall be
subject to an appeal to the House; but no discussion of the question of order
shall be allowed unless an appeal be taken from the decision of the [Speaker.]presiding officer.

21

Reserved.

22

Reserved.

23

Committee on Ethics; Legislative Ethics.

1. The Committee on Ethics consists of:

(a) [Two]Four members of the
Assembly appointed by the [Speaker from the majority political party;

(b) One
member of the Assembly appointed by the Minority Leader from the minority
political party; and

(c)]Speakers; and

(b) Two
qualified electors of the state chosen by the members of the committee who are
appointed pursuant to [paragraphs (a) and (b),]paragraph (a), neither of
whom is a present or former member of the Legislature or employed by the State
of Nevada.

2. The [Speaker]Speakers shall appoint two
members of the Assembly, one from [the majority political
party and one from the minority]each major political party to serve as
alternate members of the committee. If a member is disqualified, the alternate
appointed from the same political party shall serve as a member of the
committee during the consideration of a specific question.

3. A member is disqualified if he is the
requester of advice concerning a question of ethics or conflict of interest, or
if the advice is requested by another member of the Assembly and a reasonable
person in his situation could not exercise independent judgment on the matter
in question.

4. The committee shall hear complaints on
alleged breaches of ethics and conflicts of interest, brought by Legislators
and others, and it may advise Legislators on questions of breaches of ethics
and conflicts of interest. All proceedings held to
consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence or physical
or mental health of any person by the committee on matters of ethics or
conflicts of interest are confidential unless a Legislator:

proceedings held
to consider the character, alleged misconduct, professional competence or
physical or mental health of any person by the committee on
matters of ethics or conflicts of interest are confidential unless a
Legislator:

(a) Against whom a complaint is brought requests
a public hearing;

(b) Discloses the opinion of the committee at
any time after his hearing; or

(c) Discloses the content of an advisory opinion
issued to him by the committee.

5. A complaint which alleges a breach of
ethics or a conflict of interest must be in writing and signed by the person
making the allegation. The complaint must be filed with the [chairman]chairmen and
he shall send a copy of the complaint, within 24 hours after receiving it, to
the Legislator against whom the complaint is brought.

6. The criterion to be applied by the
committee in determining whether a Legislator has a conflict of interest is
whether the independence of judgment of a reasonable person in his position
upon the matter in question would be materially affected by:

(a) His acceptance of a gift or loan; or

(b) His private economic interest.

7. A Legislator who determines that he
has a conflict of interest may vote upon, advocate or oppose any measure as to
which a potential conflict exists if he makes a general disclosure of the
conflict. In determining whether to vote upon, advocate or oppose the measure,
the Legislator should consider whether:

(a) The conflict impedes his independence of
judgment;

(b) His participation will produce a negative
effect on the publics confidence in the integrity of the Legislature;

(c) His participation is likely to have any
significant effect on the disposition of the measure; and

(d) His interest is greater than the interests
of an entire class of persons similarly situated.

IV. QUORUM,
VOTING, ELECTIONS

30

Manner of Voting.

1. The [Speaker]presiding officer shall
declare all votes but the ayes and noes shall be taken when called for by three
members present, and the names of those calling for the ayes and noes shall be
entered in the Journal by the Chief Clerk.

2. The [Speaker]presiding officer shall
call for ayes and noes by a division or by a roll call, either electronic or
oral.

3. When taking the ayes and noes on any
question, the electronic roll call system may be used, and when so used shall
have the force and effect of any roll call under these rules.

4. When taking the ayes and noes by oral
roll call, the Chief Clerk shall take the names of members alphabetically
except that the [Speaker]Speakers, in alphabetical order, shall be
called last.

5. The electronic roll call system may be
used to determine the presence of a quorum.

6. The ayes and noes shall not be taken
with the electronic roll call system until all members present are at their
desks. The [Speaker]Speakers and the [Speaker]Speakers pro Tempore may
vote at their desks or at the rostrum.

7. Only a member, certified by the
Committee on Credentials or
special committee of the Assembly, may cast a vote in the
Assembly. A member shall not vote for another member on any roll call, either
electronic or oral. Any member who votes for another member may be punished in
any manner deemed appropriate by the Assembly.

31

Reserved.

32

Announcement of the Vote.

1. A member may change his vote at any
time before the announcement of the vote if the voting is by voice, or at any
time before the votes are electronically recorded if the voting is conducted
electronically.

2. The announcement of the result of any
vote shall not be postponed.

33

Voting by Division.

Upon a division and count of the Assembly on any
question, no person without the bar shall be counted.

Except as otherwise provided in Assembly Standing Rule
No. 23, all committees must be appointed by the [Speaker,]Speakers, unless otherwise
directed by the Assembly. The [Speaker]Speakers shall designate the [chairman
and vice chairman]chairmen and vice chairmen of each committee.

To facilitate the full participation of the members
during the adjournment required by NRS 218.115, the [Speaker]Speakers may temporarily
appoint a member to a standing committee that is scheduled to meet during the
adjournment if none of the committees to which the member is regularly assigned
will be meeting during the adjournment.

42

Committee Action.

1. The
committee shall have regular meetings scheduled by the Assembly leadership. A
quorum of the committee is a majority of its members and may transact business
except as limited by this rule. [Motions]

2. Except
as otherwise provided in subsection 3, motions may be moved,
seconded and passed by voice vote by a simple majority of those present . [, except that definite]

3. Definite
action on a bill or resolution will require a majority of the
entire committee [. A]except when the vote on a motion to report a bill or
resolution to the floor, with or without amendment, results in a tie vote of
the entire committee. In that case, the bill or resolution must be reported out
of committee without a recommendation for action. The vote on such a bill or
resolution may be reconsidered at any time before the bill or resolution is
transmitted back to the Assembly, upon a motion to reconsider which is approved
by a majority of the entire committee. Such a motion to reconsider may be made
by any member of the committee.

4. Except
as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a two-thirds majority of
all the committee is required to reconsider action on a bill or resolution.

5. Committee
introduction of legislative
measures which are not prefiled requires concurrence of
two-thirds of the committee and does not imply commitment to support final
passage.

6. The
[Chairman]chairmen shall vote on all final action
regarding bills or resolutions.

7. No
member of the committee may vote by proxy under any circumstances.

43

Subcommittees.

Subcommittees made up of committee members may be
appointed by the [chairman]chairmen to consider and report back on
specific subjects or bills.

The Committee on Elections and Procedures has
jurisdiction over matters relating to personnel. It shall recommend by
resolution the appointment of all attaches and employees of the Assembly not
otherwise provided for by law. It may suspend or remove any such attache or
employee for incompetency or dereliction of duty. It shall function as the
Committee on Rules and as the Committee on Credentials of the Assembly.

45

Procedure for Election Contests.

1. Upon receipt of a statement of contest
from the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.427, the [Speaker]Speakers shall, as soon as
practicable, appoint a special committee to hear the contest or refer the
contest to the Standing Committee on Elections and Procedures. The committee
shall conduct a hearing to consider the contest. The committee shall keep
written minutes of the hearing. The contestant has the burden of proving that
any irregularities shown were of such a nature as to establish that the result
of the election was changed thereby.

2. The contest must be submitted so far
as may be possible upon depositions or by written or oral arguments as the
Assembly may order. Any party to a contest may take the deposition of any
witness at any time after the statement of contest is filed with the Secretary
of State and before the contest is finally decided. At least 3 days notice
must be given to the prospective deponent and to the other party. If oral
statements are made at any hearing before the Assembly or a committee thereof
which purport to establish matters of fact, they must be made under oath.
Strict rules of evidence do not apply.

3. The committee shall, not later than 5
calendar days after the contest was referred to the committee, report to the
Assembly its findings on whether
the contestant has met the burden of proving that any irregularities shown were
of such a nature as to establish that the result of the election was changed
thereby. The committee shall then report to the Assembly its recommendation
on which [candidate]person should be declared elected [.]or report that it
has no recommendation. The Assembly shall, as soon as practicable
thereafter but not later than 7 calendar days after the [Speaker]Speakers received the
statement of contest, vote whether to accept or reject the committees
recommendation without amendment [.], if a recommendation is made. If
the recommendation is accepted, the [Speaker]Speakers shall declare the
recommended [candidate]person elected. If the recommendation is
rejected [,]or the committee did not make a recommendation, the
Assembly shall consider immediately [whether to declare
another candidate elected.]which person should be declared elected. The [Speaker]Speakers shall
not adjourn the Assembly until it has declared a [candidate]person to be elected.

4. The [Speaker]Speakers shall inform the
Governor of the identity of the [candidate]person declared to be elected by the Assembly.

Committee reports shall be adopted at a committee
session actually assembled and meeting as a committee with a quorum present.
Every committee vote on a matter pertaining to a bill or resolution shall be
recorded. The vote may be taken by roll call at the discretion of the [chairman.]chairmen.

47

Committee Records.

The [chairman]chairmen of each committee shall keep, or
cause to be kept, a complete record of the committee proceedings in which there
shall be entered:

1. The time and place of each meeting;

2. The attendance and absence of members;

3. The name of the chairman presiding;

4. The
names of all persons appearing before the committee, with the names of persons,
firms, corporations or associations in whose behalf such appearance is made;
and

[4.]5. The subjects or measures
considered and action taken.

48

Disposition of Committee Records.

All minutes, records and documents in the possession
of committees and their chairmen shall be filed in the offices of the
Legislative Counsel Bureau upon adjournment sine die.

49

Committee Hearings.

[Public hearings shall be held on important bills and other
matters of high public interest. Presence]A public hearing must be held on each
bill and resolution which is referred to committee. The presence of
a quorum of the committee is desirable but not required. Public hearings are
opened by the presiding chairman
who announces the subject under consideration and provides for those wishing to
address the committee to be heard. These persons shall rise in an order
determined by the presiding chairman,
address the chair, furnish their names, addresses and firms or other
organizations represented. Committee members may address the presiding chairman for permission
to question the witness. When all persons present have been heard, the presiding chairman may
declare closed the [public
hearing closed]portion of the meeting wherein the committee will accept
public testimony on the matter before proceeding to other
matters.

When a bill or resolution is referred to two committees
, the bill or
resolution must go to the first committee named. If the first committee votes
to amend the bill or resolution, it must be reprinted with amendments and then
returned to the first committee or sent immediately to the next committee. If there
is no amendment proposed by the first committee, or if the first committee acts
upon the bill or resolution after amendment, the bill or resolution must be
sent with the committee recommendation immediately to the second committee.

VI. RULES
GOVERNING MOTIONS

60

Entertaining.

No motion shall be debated until the same be
distinctly announced by the [Speaker;]presiding officer; and it shall be reduced to
writing, if desired by the [Speaker]Speakers or any member, and be read by the
Chief Clerk before the same shall be debated. A motion may be withdrawn by the
maker at any time before amendment or before the motion is put to vote.

When a question is postponed indefinitely, the same
shall not be considered again during the session and the question shall not be
subject to a motion for reconsideration.

66

To Strike Enacting Clause.

A motion to strike out the enacting clause of a bill
or resolution shall not take precedence over any other subsidiary motion. If
the motion is carried, it shall be considered equivalent to the rejection of
such bill or resolution.

67

Division of Question.

Any member may call for a division of the question,
which shall be divided, if it comprehend propositions in substance so distinct
that, one being taken away, a substantive proposition shall remain for the
decision of the Assembly. A motion to strike out being lost shall preclude
neither amendment nor a motion to strike out and insert. A motion to strike out
and insert shall be deemed indivisible.

68

To ReconsiderPrecedence Of.

A motion to reconsider shall have precedence over
every other motion, except a motion to adjourn, or to fix the time to which to
adjourn; and when the Assembly adjourns, while a motion to reconsider is
pending, or before passing the order of Motions and Resolutions, the right to
move a reconsideration shall continue to the next day of sitting. No notice of
reconsideration of any final vote shall be in order on the day preceding the
last day of the session.

VII. DEBATE

80

Speaking on Question.

No member shall speak more than twice during the
consideration of any one question, on the same day, and at the same stage of
proceedings, without leave. Members who have once spoken shall not again be
entitled to the floor (except for explanation) to the exclusion of others who
have not spoken.

The previous question shall be put only when demanded
by three members. The previous question shall not be moved by the member last
speaking on the question.

VIII. CONDUCT
OF BUSINESS

A. Rules and
Procedure

90

Masons Manual.

The rules of parliamentary practice contained in
Masons Manual of Legislative Procedure shall govern the Assembly in all cases
in which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the
Standing Rules and orders of the Assembly, and the Joint Rules of the Senate
and Assembly.

91

Suspension of Rule.

No standing rule or order of the Assembly shall be
rescinded or changed without a vote of two-thirds of the members elected, and
one days notice being given of the motion therefor; but a rule or order may be
suspended temporarily by a vote of two-thirds of the members present.

92

Notices of Bills, Topics and Public Hearings.

1. Except
as otherwise provided in subsection 3:

(a) All
committees shall provide notice of public hearings on bills, resolutions or
topics of high public importance at least 5 calendar days before such hearings.

(b) Notice
for public hearings on bills, resolutions and topics not deemed by the chairmen
to be of high public importance must be provided at least 24 hours before such
hearings.

(c) Notice
shall also be provided for all other committee meetings at least 24 hours in
advance of such meetings.

Notices in all cases shall include the date, time, place and
agenda to be covered and shall be posted conspicuously in the legislative
building, appear in the daily history and be made available to the press.

2. The
noticing requirements of this rule may be suspended for emergency situations
but only after approval by a two-thirds vote of a committee.

3. Subsection
1 does not apply to:

(a) Committee
meetings held on the floor of the Assembly during a recess; or

No person, except Senators, former Assemblymen and
state officers, may be admitted at the bar of the Assembly, except by special
invitation on the part of some member; but a majority may authorize the [Speaker]Speakers to
have the Assembly cleared of all such persons. No person may do any lobbying
upon the floor of the Assembly at any time, and it is the duty of the Sergeant
at Arms to remove any person violating any of the provisions of this rule.

95

Material Placed on Legislators Desks.

All papers, letters, notes, pamphlets and other
written material placed upon an Assemblymans desk shall contain the signature
of the Legislator requesting the placement of such material on the desk or
shall contain a designation of the origin of such material. This rule does not
apply to books containing the legislative bills and resolutions, the
legislative daily histories, the legislative daily journals or Legislative
Counsel Bureau material.

96

Peddling and Soliciting.

Peddling, begging and soliciting are strictly
forbidden in the Assembly Chamber, and in the lobby, gallery and halls adjacent
thereto, and no part of said chamber or halls shall be used for, or occupied by
signs or other devices for any kind of advertising.

97

Petitions and Memorials.

Petitions, memorials and other papers addressed to the
Assembly, shall be presented by the [Speaker,]Speakers, or by a member
in [his]their place. A brief statement of the contents
thereof shall be made [verbally]by the introducer. They shall
not be debated on the day of their being presented, but shall be on the table,
or be referred, as the Assembly shall determine.

98

Request of Purpose.

A member may request the purpose of a bill or joint
resolution upon its introduction.

It shall be in order for members to make remarks and
to have such remarks entered in the Journal.

100

Precedence of Parliamentary Authority.

The precedence of parliamentary authority in the
Assembly shall be as follows:

1. The Constitution of the State of Nevada.

2. The Statutes of the State of Nevada.

3. The Standing Rules of the Assembly and
the Joint Standing Rules of the Senate and Assembly.

4. Masons Manual of Legislative
Procedure.

101

Reserved.

102

Reserved.

103

Reserved.

B. Bills

104

Reserved.

105

Substitute Bills.

A substitute bill shall be deemed and held to be an
amendment, and treated in all respects as such. However, a substitute bill may
be amended after its adoption, in the same manner as if it were an original
bill.

106

Skeleton Bills.

The introduction of skeleton bills is authorized after
the beginning of a session when, in the opinion of the sponsor and the
Legislative Counsel, the full drafting of the bill would entail extensive research
or be of considerable length. A skeleton bill will be provided for purposes of
introduction and committee referral.

committee referral. Such bill will be a presentation of
ideas or statements of purpose, sufficient in style and expression to enable
the Legislature and the committee to which the bill may be referred to consider
the substantive merits of the legislation proposed. The committee, if it treats
the skeleton bill favorably, shall then request the draft of a completed bill
in such detail as would afford the committee the opportunity of considering the
legislative ideas proposed in context with all their necessary ramifications.

107

Reserved.

108

Reserved.

109

Reading of Bills.

The [Speaker]presiding officer shall announce at each
reading of a bill whether it be the first, second or third reading. The first
reading of a bill shall be for information. If there is objection, the question
shall be, Shall the bill be rejected? If the question to reject fails to
receive a majority vote by the members present, or if there is no objection,
the bill shall take the proper course. No bill shall be referred to a committee
until after the first reading, nor amended until after the second reading.

110

Second Reading and Amendment of Bills.

All bills shall be read the second time on the first
legislative day after which they are reported by committee, unless a different
day is designated by motion. Upon second reading, Assembly bills reported
without amendments shall be engrossed and placed on the General File and Senate
bills reported without amendments shall be placed on the General File.
Committee amendments reported with bills shall be considered upon their second
reading, and such amendments may be adopted by a majority vote of the members
present. Any amendment which is numbered, copied and made available to all
members shall be moved and voted upon by number unless any member moves that it
be read in full. Assembly bills so amended shall be reprinted, engrossed, and
placed on the General File, and Senate bills so amended shall be reprinted,
reengrossed, and placed on the General File.

Any member may move to amend a bill during its second
or third reading, and such motion to amend may be adopted by a majority vote of
the members present. Bills so amended on second reading shall be treated the
same as bills with committee amendments. Any bill so amended upon the General
File shall be reprinted and reengrossed.

The reprinting of amended bills may be dispensed with
only in accordance with the provisions of law.

1. On or before the 80th calendar day of
a regular session, a standing committee may by unanimous vote of the members
present report a bill with the recommendation that it be placed on the consent
calendar. The question of recommending a bill for the consent calendar may be
voted upon in committee only after the bill has been recommended for passage
and only if no amendment is recommended. If the bill is an Assembly bill, it
must be engrossed upon receipt by the Chief Clerk of the committees
recommendation.

2. The Chief Clerk shall maintain a list
of bills recommended for the consent calendar. The list must be printed in the
daily history and must include the summary of each bill, and the date the bill
is scheduled for consideration on final passage.

3. Unless postponed by motion, the
consent calendar must be considered on Monday and Thursday. A bill reported on
Friday to Monday, inclusive, is eligible to be considered on the following
Thursday; a bill reported on Tuesday to Thursday, inclusive, is eligible to be
considered on the following Monday.

4. At any time before the presiding
officer calls for a vote on the passage of the consent calendar, a member may
give written notice to the Chief Clerk or state orally from the floor of the
Assembly in session that he objects to the inclusion of a particular bill on
the consent calendar. If a member so objects, the Chief Clerk shall remove the
bill from the consent calendar and transfer it to the second reading file. A
bill removed from the consent calendar may not be restored to that calendar.

5. During floor consideration of the
consent calendar, members may ask questions and offer explanations relating to
the respective bills.

6. When the consent calendar is brought
to a vote, the bills remaining on the consent calendar must be read by number
and summary and the vote must be taken on their final passage as a group.

112

Reserved.

113

General File.

All bills reported to the Assembly, by either standing
or special committees, after receiving their second readings shall be placed
upon a General File, to be kept by the Chief Clerk. No bill shall be considered
by the Assembly until the regular order of business shall have been gone
through. Then bills shall be taken from the General File and acted upon in the
order in which they were reported, unless otherwise specially ordered by the
Assembly. But engrossed bills shall be placed at the head of the file, in the
order in which they are received. The Chief Clerk shall post, in a conspicuous
place in the chamber, a daily statement of the bills on the General File,
setting forth the order in which they are filed, and
specifying the alterations arising from the disposal of business each day.

the order in which they are filed, and specifying the
alterations arising from the disposal of business each day. He shall likewise
post notices of special orders as made.

114

Reserved.

115

Reconsideration of Vote on Bill.

On the first legislative day that the Assembly is in
session succeeding that on which a final vote on any bill or resolution has
been taken, a vote may be reconsidered on the motion of any member. Notice of
intention to move such reconsideration shall be given on the day on which such
final vote was taken by a member voting with the prevailing party. It shall not
be in order for any member to move a reconsideration on the day on which such
final vote was taken, except by unanimous consent. But there shall be no reconsideration
of a vote on a motion to indefinitely postpone. Motions to reconsider a vote
upon amendments to any pending question may be made at once.

116

Reserved.

117

Reserved.

C. Resolutions

118

Treated as BillsJoint Resolutions.

The procedure of enacting joint resolutions shall be
identical to that of enacting bills. However, joint resolutions proposing
amendments to the Constitution shall be entered in the Journal in their entirety.

Privileged questions shall have precedence of all
others in the following order:

1. Motions to fix the time to which the
Assembly shall adjourn.

2. Motions to adjourn.

3. Questions relating to the rights and
privileges of the Assembly or any of its members.

4. A call of the House.

5. Motions for special orders.

123

Privilege of Closing Debate.

The author of a bill, resolution or a main question
shall have the privilege of closing the debate, unless the previous question
has been sustained.

124

Reserved.

125

Reserved.

126

Vetoed Bills.

Bills which have passed both Houses of the Legislature
and are transmitted to the Assembly accompanied by a message or statement of
the Governors disapproval or veto of the same, shall be
taken up and considered immediately upon the coming in of the message
transmitting the same, or shall become the subject of a special order, and when
the message is received, or (if made a special order) when the special order is
called, the said message or statement shall be read together with the bill or
bills so disapproved or vetoed; and the message and bill shall be read by the
Chief Clerk without interruption, consecutively, one following the other, and
not upon separate occasions; and no such bill or message shall be referred to
any committee, or otherwise acted upon save as provided by law and custom; that
is to say, that immediately following such reading the only question (except as
hereinafter stated) which shall be put by the [Speaker] Speakers is, Shall the
bill pass, notwithstanding the objections of the Governor?

disapproval or veto of the same, shall be taken up and
considered immediately upon the coming in of the message transmitting the same,
or shall become the subject of a special order, and when the message is
received, or (if made a special order) when the special order is called, the said
message or statement shall be read together with the bill or bills so
disapproved or vetoed; and the message and bill shall be read by the Chief
Clerk without interruption, consecutively, one following the other, and not
upon separate occasions; and no such bill or message shall be referred to any
committee, or otherwise acted upon save as provided by law and custom; that is
to say, that immediately following such reading the only question (except as
hereinafter stated) which shall be put by the [Speaker]Speakers is, Shall the
bill pass, notwithstanding the objections of the Governor? It shall not be in
order, at any time, to vote upon such vetoed bill without the same shall first
have been read, from the first word of its title to and including the last word
of its final section; and no motion shall be entertained after the [Speaker
has]Speakers
have stated the question, save a motion to adjourn or a motion
for the previous question, but the merits of the bill itself may be debated.
The message or statement containing the objections of the Governor to the bill
shall be entered upon the Journal of the Assembly. The consideration of a vetoed
bill, and the objections of the Governor thereto, shall be a privileged
question, and shall take precedence over all others.

127

Reserved.

128

Reserved.

IX. LEGISLATIVE
INVESTIGATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS

140

Compensation of Witnesses.

Witnesses summoned to appear before the Assembly or
any of its committees shall be compensated as provided by law for witnesses
required to attend in the courts of the State of Nevada.

141

Use of the Assembly Chamber.

The Assembly Chamber shall not be used for any public
or private business other than legislative, except by permission of the
Assembly.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONAdopting the Joint Rules
of the Senate and Assembly for the 68th session of the Legislature.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly as amended by the 67th session are
adopted, with the following changes, as the Joint Rules of the Senate and
Assembly for the 68th session of the Legislature:

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COMMITTEES OF
CONFERENCE

To Be Appointed by One House at Request of the Other.

In every case of an amendment of a bill, or joint or
concurrent resolution, agreed to in one House, dissented from in the other, and
not receded from by the one making the amendment, each House shall appoint a
committee to confer with a like committee to be appointed by the other; and the
committee so appointed shall meet publicly at a convenient hour to be agreed
upon by their respective chairmen and announced publicly, and shall confer upon
the differences between the two Houses as indicated by the amendments made in
one and rejected in the other and report as early as convenient the result of
their conference to their respective Houses. The report shall be made available
to all members of both Houses. The whole subject matter embraced in the bill or
resolution shall be considered by the committee, and it may recommend recession
by either House, new amendments, new bills or resolutions, or other changes as
it sees fit. New bills or resolutions so reported shall be treated as
amendments unless the bills or resolutions are composed entirely of original
matter, in which case they shall receive the treatment required in the
respective Houses for original bills, or resolutions, as the case may be.

The report of a conference committee may be adopted by
acclamation, and such action may be considered equivalent to the adoption of
amendments embodied therein. The report is not subject to amendment. If either
House refuses to adopt the report, or if the first conference committee has so
recommended, a second conference committee may be appointed. No member who
served on the first committee may be appointed to the second.

There shall be but two committees of conference on any
bill or resolution. A majority of the members of a committee of conference from
each House must be members who voted for the passage of the bill or resolution.

Proclamations by the Governor convening the
Legislature in extra session shall, by direction of the presiding officer of
each House, be read immediately after the convening thereof, filed and entered
in full upon the Journal of proceedings.

Whenever a message from the Governor is received, the
Sergeant at Arms will announce: Mr. President, or Mr. Speaker, the Secretary
of the Governor is at the bar. The secretary will, upon being recognized by
the presiding officer, announce: Mr. President, or Mr. Speaker, a message from
His Excellency, the Governor of Nevada, to the Honorable, the Senate or
Assembly, and hand same to the Sergeant at Arms for delivery to the Secretary
of the Senate or Chief Clerk of the Assembly. The presiding officer will direct
the biennial message of the Governor to be received and read, and all special
messages to be received, read and entered in full upon the Journal of
proceedings.

Messages from the Senate to the Assembly shall be
delivered by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary, and messages from the
Assembly to the Senate shall be delivered by the Chief Clerk or Assistant
Clerk, who shall be announced by the doorkeeper, enter within the bar, announce
and deliver his message.

3

BILLS

Communications.

Each House shall communicate its final action on any
bill or resolution, or matter in which the other may be interested, in writing,
signed by the Secretary or Clerk of the House from which such notice is sent.

4

BILLS AND JOINT
RESOLUTIONS

Signature.

Each enrolled bill or joint resolution shall be
presented to the presiding officers of both Houses for signature. They shall,
after announcement is made of their intention to do so, sign it in open session
and their signatures shall be followed by those of the Secretary of the Senate
and Chief Clerk of the Assembly.

Each House may order the printing of bills introduced,
reports of its own committees, and other matter pertaining to that House only;
but no other printing may be ordered except by a concurrent resolution passed
by both Houses. Each Senator is entitled to the free distribution of four
copies of each bill introduced in each House, and each Assemblyman to such a
distribution of two copies. Additional copies of such bills may be distributed
at a charge to the person to whom they are addressed. The amount charged for
distribution of the additional copies must be determined by the Director of the
Legislative Counsel Bureau to approximate the cost of handling and postage for
the entire session.

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RESOLUTIONS

1. A joint resolution must be used to:

(a) Propose an amendment to the Nevada constitution.

(b) Ratify a proposed amendment to the United
States Constitution.

(c) Address the President of the United States,
Congress, either House or any committee or member of Congress, any department
or agency of the Federal Government, or any other state of the Union.

2. A concurrent resolution must be used
to:

(a) Amend these joint rules.

(b) Request the return from the Governor of an
enrolled bill for further consideration.

(c) Resolve that the return of a bill from one
House to the other House is necessary and appropriate.

(d) Express facts, principles, opinion and
purposes of the Senate and Assembly.

(e) Establish a joint committee of the two
Houses.

(f) Direct the Legislative Commission to conduct
an interim study.

3. A concurrent resolution or a
resolution of one House may be used to:

(a) Memorialize a former member of the
Legislature or other notable or distinguished person upon his death.

(b) Congratulate or commend any person or
organization for a significant and meritorious accomplishment, but any request
for drafting the resolution must be approved by the Senate Committee on
Legislative Affairs and Operations or the Assembly Committee on Elections and
Procedures before submission to the Legislative Counsel.

Bills which have passed a previous Legislature, and
which are transmitted to the Legislature next sitting, accompanied by a message
or statement of the Governors disapproval, or veto of the same, shall become
the subject of a special order; and when the special order for their
consideration is reached and called, the said message or statement shall be
read, together with the bill or bills so disposed or vetoed; and the message
and bill shall be read by the Clerk without interruption, consecutively, one
following the other, and not upon separate occasions; and no such bill or
message shall be referred to any committee, or otherwise acted upon, save as
provided by law and custom; that is to say, that immediately following such
reading the only question (except as hereinafter stated) which shall be put by
the Chair is, Shall the bill pass, notwithstanding the objections of the
Governor? It shall not be in order, at any time, to vote upon such vetoed bill
without the same shall have first been read, from the first word of its title
to and including the last word of its final section; and no motion shall be
entertained after the Chair has stated the question save a motion for The
previous question, but the merits of the bill itself may be debated.

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ADJOURNMENT

1. In calculating the permissible duration
of an adjournment for 3 days or less, the day of adjournment must not be
counted but the day of the next meeting must be counted, and Sunday must not be
counted.

2. The Legislature may adjourn for more
than 3 days by concurrent resolution. One or more such adjournments, for a
total of not more than 20 days during any regular session, may be taken to
permit standing committees, select committees or the Legislative Counsel Bureau
to prepare the matters respectively entrusted to them for the consideration of
the Legislature as a whole.

3. In addition to any adjournment taken
pursuant to subsection 2, after the first 19 calendar days of a regular
legislative session, the Legislature shall adjourn until the 36th calendar day
of the regular session in accordance with NRS 218.115. During this adjournment,
the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and the Assembly Standing Committee on
Ways and Means shall hold hearings in both the mornings and afternoons to
consider the budgets of the major agencies of the state. The two committees
shall, when practicable, meet jointly while maintaining majorities of both
committees. During this adjournment all other standing committees may hold
hearings at any place in the state on legislative measures or on any general
topic which is pertinent to possible legislative action.

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Senate
Standing Rule No. 92 and Assembly Standing Rule No. 92, an agenda may be
revised by the chairman of a committee to add or delete any item at any time on
the day before the meeting. The revised agenda must be posted at the place of
the meeting, and must appear in the daily history when the Legislature
reconvenes.

(b) Actions taken by committees have the same
effect as actions taken while the Legislature is in session.

10

EXPENDITURES FROM THE
LEGISLATIVE FUND

Except for routine salary, travel, equipment and
operating expenses, no expenditures shall be made from the Legislative Fund
without the authority of a Concurrent Resolution regularly adopted by the
Senate and Assembly.

11

LEGISLATIVE
COMMISSION

1. When members of the minority party in
the Senate or in the Assembly comprise less than 34 percent of the total number
elected to that House, minority party membership for that House on the
Legislative Commission must be:

(a) One, if such membership is less than 21
percent.

(b) Two, if such membership is between 21
percent and 33 percent.

If the members of the minority party in the Senate or in the
Assembly comprise more than 33 percent of the total number elected to that
House, minority party membership for that House on the Commission must be
three, being equal to the membership of the majority party.

2. Each House shall select one or more
alternate members for each member from that House, designating them according
to party or according to the individual member whom the alternate would
replace.

3. A vacancy in the regular Senate or
Assembly membership created by death or by resignation or by the Legislators
ceasing to be a member of the Legislature shall be filled by the proper
alternate member as designated by that House. If there is no proper alternate
member, the Legislative Commission shall fill the vacancy by appointing a
Senator or Assemblyman of the same party.

4. If for any reason a member is or will
be absent from a meeting and there are no alternates available, the chairman of
the commission may appoint a member of the same House and political party to
attend the meeting as an alternate.

5. The members shall serve until their
successors are appointed by resolution as provided in NRS 218.660,
notwithstanding that their terms of office may have expired, except that the
membership of any member who does not become a candidate for reelection or who
is defeated for reelection shall terminate on the day next after the election
and the vacancy shall be filled as provided in this rule.

6. The chairman shall be selected at the
first meeting of the newly formed Legislative Commission and shall serve until
his successor is appointed following the formation of the next Legislative
Commission.

12

RECORDING COMMITTEE
PROCEEDINGS ON AUDIO TAPE

1. Each standing committee of the
Legislature shall record on audio tape the proceedings of its meetings.

2. The secretary of a standing committee
shall:

(a) Label
each tape with the date, time and place of the meeting and also indicate on the
label the numerical sequence in which the tape was recorded;

(b) Keep the
tapes in chronological order; and

(c) Deposit
the tapes immediately following the final adjournment of any regular or special
session of the Legislature with the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.

3. The
Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall:

(a) Index the
tapes;

(b) Make the
tapes available for listening by any person during office hours under such
reasonable conditions as he may deem necessary;

(c) Maintain
a log as a public record containing the date, time, name and address of any
person listening to any tapes and identifying the types listened to; and

(d) Retain
the tapes for two bienniums and at the end of that period dispose of the tapes
in any manner he deems reasonable.

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REAPPORTIONMENT

The Committee on Government Affairs of the Senate and
the Committee on Elections and Procedures of the Assembly are respectively
responsible for measures which primarily affect the designation of the
districts from which members are elected to the Legislature. Any request for
research concerning the population of proposed districts must be submitted to
the Research Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau through one of these
committees.

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LIMITATION ON INTRODUCTION
AND REQUESTS FOR

DRAFTING OF
LEGISLATIVE MEASURES

1. Except as otherwise provided in
subsection 2, any request submitted, after a regular legislative session has
convened, to the Legislative Counsel for the drafting of a bill or resolution
will not be honored by the Legislative Counsel unless the request is approved
by:

(a) A two-thirds vote of the members present in
the House where it is to be introduced; or

(b) A standing committee of that House if the
request was approved by two-thirds of all of the members of the committee
before the request was submitted to the Legislative Counsel. A standing
committee may only request the drafting of a bill or resolution or introduce a
bill or resolution that is within the jurisdiction of the standing committee.

2. After a regular legislative session
has convened, the Legislative Counsel shall honor not more than 5 requests from
each Assemblyman and not more than 10 requests from each Senator for the
drafting of a bill or resolution which has not received the approval required
by subsection 1.

3. After the first 10 calendar days of a
regular legislative session, bills and joint resolutions may be introduced by:

(a) Standing committees without consent. A
measure introduced by a standing committee must indicate the person or
organization at whose request the measure was drafted.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection
4, a member who had requested the drafting of the bill or resolution by the
Legislative Counsel before the [11th]16th calendar day of the legislative session.

4. The following measures must be
introduced by a standing committee:

(a) Measures drafted at the request of agencies
and officers of the executive branch of state government, local governments,
the courts and other authorized nonlegislative requesters.

(b) Measures requested by interim legislative
studies.

(c) Bills and joint resolutions requested by a
standing committee, or by persons designated to request measures on behalf of a
standing committee during the interim. Bills and joint resolutions requested by
or on behalf of a standing committee must be introduced by that committee.

5. Simple and concurrent resolutions
requested by or on behalf of a standing committee may be introduced by an
individual member.

6. If two or more measures are being
considered in the same house which are subtantively duplicative, only the
measure which has been assigned the lowest number for the purpose of
establishing its priority in drafting may be considered, unless the measure
with the lowest number is not introduced within 5 days after introduction of a
measure with a higher number.

7. A legislator may not change the
subject matter of a request for a legislative measure after it has been
submitted for drafting.

8. Consent to suspend this rule may be
given only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members elected to the
House where it is to be introduced, which must be entered in its Journal for
that day, and the consent may apply to no more than one bill or resolution or
request for drafting.

15

CONTINUATION OF
LEADERSHIP OF THE SENATE

AND ASSEMBLY DURING
THE INTERIM

BETWEEN SESSIONS

1. Except as otherwise provided in
subsections 2 and 3, the tenure of the President pro Tem, Majority Leader and
Minority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker, Speaker pro Tem, Majority Leader
and Minority Leader of the Assembly extends during the
interim between regular sessions of the Legislature.

Assembly extends during the interim between regular sessions
of the Legislature.

2. The Senators designated to be the
President pro Tem, Majority Leader and Minority Leader for the next succeeding
regular session shall perform any statutory duty required in the period between
the time of their designation after the general election and the organization
of the next succeeding regular session of the Legislature if the Senator
formerly holding the respective position is no longer a Legislator.

3. The Assemblymen designated to be the
Speaker, Speaker pro Tem, Majority Leader and Minority Leader for the next
succeeding regular session shall perform any statutory duty required in the
period between the time of their designation after the general election and the
organization of the next succeeding regular session.

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TIME LIMITATIONS ON
INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION

REQUESTED BY STATE OR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1. Except as otherwise provided in
subsection 2, on the first legislative day, the Legislative Counsel shall
randomly deliver, in equal amounts, all legislative measures drafted at the
request of any state agency or department or any local government to the
Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly for consideration
for introduction. Bill drafts delivered pursuant to this subsection may not be
introduced after the 15th legislative day.

2. Any legislative measure properly
requested in accordance with NRS 218.241 and 218.245 by any state agency or
department or any local government which has not been drafted before the first
legislative day must, upon completion, be immediately and randomly delivered,
in equal amounts, by the Legislative Counsel to the Majority Leader of the
Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly for consideration for introduction. Bill
drafts delivered pursuant to this subsection may be introduced only during the
15 legislative days following delivery.

17

DATE OF FIRST JOINT
BUDGET HEARING

The first joint meeting of the Senate Standing
Committee on Finance and the Assembly Standing Committee on Ways and Means to
consider the budgets of the agencies of the state must be held on or before the
92nd calendar day of the regular session.

Any standing committee of the Senate or Assembly to
which a bill is referred requiring a policy of health insurance delivered or
issued for delivery in this state to provide coverage for any treatment or
service shall review the bill giving consideration to:

1. The level of public demand for the
treatment or service for which coverage is required and the extent to which
such coverage is needed in this state;

2. The extent to which coverage for the
treatment or service is currently available;

3. The extent to which the required
coverage may increase or decrease the cost of the treatment or service;

4. The effect the required coverage will
have on the cost of obtaining policies of health insurance in this state;

5. The effect the required coverage will
have on the cost of health care provided in this state; and

6. Such other considerations as are
necessary to determine the fiscal and social impact of requiring coverage for
the treatment or service.

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INTERIM FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS

OF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES

Each legislative committee that adopted any findings
or recommendations during the interim since the last regular session of the
Legislature shall, no later than the 14th calendar day of the regular session,
inform interested members of the Senate and Assembly of those findings and
recommendations.

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FILE NUMBER 9, AR 4

Assembly Resolution
No. 4Committee on Elections and Procedures

FILE NUMBER 9

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONProviding for the appointment of
additional attaches.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That Iris Bellinger, Cecilia
Hackman and Maria A. Kelderman are elected as additional attaches of the
Assembly for the 68th session of the Legislature of the State of Nevada.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending the Nevada
Youth Baseball Association and urging the American Legion to award the bid to
host the 1997 American Legion World Series Tournament to the Nevada Youth
Baseball Association.

whereas, This
season marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of American Legion Baseball,
an organization in which the youth of Nevada and her 49 sister states
participate; and

whereas, American
Legion Baseball is the oldest and largest nationwide baseball program at the
high school level in the United States, and has continued to grow rapidly with
the formation of over 800 teams since 1987, including many teams created under
the statewide jurisdiction of the Nevada Youth Baseball Association; and

whereas, More
than 1,000,000 participants have benefited from this program of service to the
youth of America, including many youth in Nevada and almost 75 percent of all
college baseball players and 66 percent of all major league baseball players;
and

whereas, In
addition to improving the physical fitness and athletic prowess of the youth of
America, American Legion Baseball strives to develop our youth in the areas of
citizenship, sportsmanship, loyalty and team spirit; and

whereas, American
Legion Baseball enjoys a history of over 40 years in Nevada; and

whereas, The
Nevada Youth Baseball Association has administered baseball programs in Nevada
since 1990, including serving as statewide director of American Legion Baseball
in Nevada since 1991; and

whereas, In
addition to administering Legion and Junior Legion programs and statewide
tournaments, the Nevada Youth Baseball Association has significant experience
staging larger events, including hosting the Western 8 Regional Tournaments in
1992, 1993 and 1995; and

whereas, Cashman
Field in Las Vegas, Nevada, with its extensive facilities, is equipped to
handle the throngs of fans who will attend the American Legion World Series
Tournament; and

whereas, The
efforts of the Nevada Youth Baseball Association to host the American Legion
World Series Tournament have generated the enthusiastic support of the
community for the event and have resulted in generous pledges to finance the
bid from professional organizations and organizations providing community
services; and

whereas, The
State of Nevada has never had the honor of hosting the American Legion World
Series Tournament, and the Nevada Youth Baseball Association, in cooperation
with the American Legion Department of Nevada and various other professional
organizations and organizations providing community services is prepared and
eager to promote, support and host the American Legion World Series Tournament
at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby
commend the Nevada Youth Baseball Association for its commitment to the youth
of Nevada and urge the American Legion to award to the Nevada Youth Baseball
Association, and the various organizations cooperating with it, the bid to host
at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada, the American Legion World Series
Tournament, which commences on August 21, 1997; and be it further

hereby commend the Nevada Youth Baseball Association for its
commitment to the youth of Nevada and urge the American Legion to award to the
Nevada Youth Baseball Association, and the various organizations cooperating
with it, the bid to host at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada, the American
Legion World Series Tournament, which commences on August 21, 1997; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Executive Director of the Nevada Youth Baseball Association, the
National Executive Director of the American Legion and the members of the
National Executive Committee of the American Legion that will award the bid for
the 1997 American Legion World Series Tournament.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to name the new
federal courthouse in Reno after the late Judge Bruce R. Thompson.

whereas, Bruce
R. Thompson served with distinction as a United States District Judge in Nevada
for nearly 30 years; and

whereas, Bruce
R. Thompson, throughout his distinguished career as an attorney and a judge,
exemplified the highest ideals of the legal profession; and

whereas, Bruce
R. Thompson was widely recognized as an esteemed and gifted jurist who
epitomized judicial wisdom and decorum; and

whereas, Bruce
R. Thompson served Nevada not only as a judge but also as an active and
outstanding member of the civic community; and

whereas, Overwhelming
and unprecedented community support exists to pay tribute to Bruce R. Thompson
as a preeminent Nevadan and jurist; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby urge Congress to
name the new federal courthouse under construction in the City of Reno the
Bruce R. Thompson Federal Courthouse; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and
each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

whereas, Itzhak
Perlman, unique in the rarefied ranks of superstar musicians, will be
performing in Reno on March 6, 1995; and

whereas, Itzhak
Perlman has come to be recognized by audiences all over the world who respond
not only to his flawless technique, but to his communication of the
irrepressible joy of making music; and

whereas, Itzhak
Perlman was born in Israel in 1945 and completed his initial training at the Academy of Music in Tel Aviv; and

whereas, After
moving to New York Itzhak Perlman appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958 and
from that appearance he was propelled into the international arena; and

whereas, Itzhak
Perlman continued his studies at The Juilliard School with Ivan Galamian and
Dorothy DeLay, and in 1964 he won the prestigious Leventritt Competition which
further advanced his burgeoning world-wide career; and

whereas, In
November 1987 Itzhak Perlman joined the Israel Philharmonic for history-making
concerts in Warsaw and Budapest, representing the first performances by this
orchestra and soloist in Eastern bloc countries; and

whereas, Itzhak
Perlman again made history as he joined the Israel Philharmonic for its first
visit to the Soviet Union in April and May 1990, and was cheered by audiences
in Moscow and Leningrad who thronged to hear his recital and orchestral
performances; and

whereas, In
December 1994, Mr. Perlman made his first visits to India and China as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic; and

whereas, Mr.
Perlman has won 13 Grammy awards and has collaborated with world-class artists
Daniel Barenboim and the Berlin Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta and the Israel
Philharmonic, Pinchas Zukerman, Lynn Harrell, and Kathleen Battle; and

whereas, Itzhak
Perlman has entertained millions via television where he has performed on The
Late Show with David Letterman, Sesame Street,the Tonight Show,
the Grammy Awards and The Frugal Gourmet and he has performed on
several Live From Lincoln Center broadcasts as well as the PBS specials A Musical Toast and Mozart by the Masters, both of
which he hosted; and

specials A Musical Toast and Mozart by the Masters,
both of which he hosted; and

whereas, Itzhak
Perlman was honored with an Emmy award for best musical documentary for his
1992 PBS documentary of his historic trip to the Soviet Union with the Israel
Philharmonic, entitled Perlman in Russia; and

whereas, One
of Mr. Perlmans proudest achievements was his collaboration with film score
composer John Williams in Steven Spielbergs Academy Award winning film Schindlers
List in which he performed the violin solos; and

whereas, Itzhak
Perlmans presence on stage, camera and in his personal appearances of all
kinds speaks eloquently on behalf of persons with handicaps and disabilities
and his devotion to their cause is an integral part of his life; now, therefore,
be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby commend and honor
Itzhak Perlman for his unmatched artistic gift and welcome him to Northern
Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Mr. Itzhak Perlman.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONEncouraging the
Department of Education and civic and community service organizations to
implement and teach the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program.

whereas, Teaching
children how to act safely around firearms is a critical step in the effort to
reduce the number of accidents related to firearms that involve children; and

whereas, The
Nevada Legislature would like to encourage civic activism and volunteerism
rather than the imposition of new and unfunded state mandates on local
governments as the means to reduce such accidents; and

whereas, The
Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program teaches the fundamentals of
firearm safety to children through a simple and clear lifesaving message that
children are taught to remember and act upon when they see a firearm; and

whereas, The
Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program is a nationally recognized
firearm safety program that has been taught to over 6,000,000 children since
1988 and has been recognized by the National Safety Council as the Outstanding
Community Service Program for 1993; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Nevada Legislature encourages civic and community service organizations which
are concerned about the safety and well-being of the children of this state to
help provide funding for the implementation of the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun
Safety Education Program at the local level; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature encourages the Department of Education to promote the
use of the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program in the public
schools to help prevent accidents related to firearms that involve children;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature commends the National Rifle Association of America for
developing the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program and making
it available for use in the communities of this state; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Executive Vice President of
the National Rifle Association of America.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending the Nevada
School Food Service Association for its public service regarding public
nutrition.

whereas, In
1946, Congress enacted the National School Lunch Act which appropriated money
to states on a matching basis to provide a school lunch program; and

whereas, Currently
within the State of Nevada over 111,646 breakfast and lunch meals are served
daily to pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 through 12; and

whereas, Pupils
who are eligible for assistance represent 51.4 percent of the school lunch
meals served and 74.1 percent of the breakfast meals served; and

whereas, These
figures are projected to increase in the future because of the large number of
families moving to Nevada; and

whereas, The
Department of Education of the State of Nevada oversees the Child Nutrition
Programs which administer six federal programs that are entirely supported by
the United States Department of Agriculture; and

whereas, The
Nevada School Food Service Association is also responsible for providing
training for school nutrition personnel, providing continuing education classes
on nutrition for teachers, developing promotional materials and disseminating
scientifically valid information to teachers, parents, school food service
personnel and children; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature commend the Nevada School Food Service Association
for their commitment and dedication in providing the children of Nevada
nutritionally complete breakfast and lunch meals; and be it further

resolved, That
this legislative body is grateful and appreciative to the Nevada School Food
Service Association for their efforts in the successful dissemination of
nutritional information to all persons involved in the health of our children;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Sandy Ewert, President of the Nevada School Food Service Association.

whereas, The
members of the Nevada Legislature were deeply grieved to learn of the death of
William L. Marks on January 12, 1994; and

whereas, William
L. Marks was born on October 17, 1918, to William H. and Leslie McCormick Marks
in Virginia City, Nevada; and

whereas, Bill
Marks graduated from the Fourth Ward School in Virginia City in 1936 and was a
1941 graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno; and

whereas, Bill
Marks was in a supply squadron in the Army Air Corps and with the 12th Air
Force during World War II where he was awarded five battle stars during the
war; and

whereas, Bill
Marks continued to serve his country as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army
reserve and was appointed to a position with the State Selective Service as
Chief of Manpower for Nevada; and

whereas, Bill
Marks was a Storey County Commissioner for 17 years and was instrumental in the
establishment of the Storey County Medical Clinic in 1963; and

whereas, Bill
Marks was deeply involved in his community and was a member of the American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, E. Clampus Vitas, B.P.O. Elks Lodge 59, Knights of
Columbus, Sons of Erin, St. Mary in the Mountains
Catholic Church, Evans Kendall Post, 156th Squadron and 39th Fighter Group,
Retired Officers, Virginia City Fire Department, Barber Shop Quartet, Sigma Nu
Fraternity and Virginia City Alumni Association; and

whereas, Bill
Marks served as the Bill Room Supervisor during the sessions of the Nevada
Legislature from 1981 until 1993; and

whereas, When
not working for the Legislature, Bill Marks could be found serving his famous
secret recipe mint juleps in the Crystal Bar in Virginia City, a historic bar
which had been in Bills family since 1916; and

whereas, St. Patricks Day will forever bring visions of Bills smiling face bringing so much cheer
by singing an Irish ballad to the members of this legislature; and

whereas, Bill
Marks is survived by his wife Margaret of Virginia City, daughters Dee Rose of
Carson City and Anne Marks of Pasadena, California, and nine grandchildren;
now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of this 68th session of the Nevada Legislature offer their sincere
condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of William L.
Marks, a gracious man whose contagious smile always brought with it a feeling
of warmth; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Bills loving wife, Margaret.

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FILE NUMBER 16, AR 6

Assembly Resolution
No. 6Committee on Elections and Procedures

FILE NUMBER 16

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONAmending the Standing Rules of the
Assembly to add two members to the Standing Committee on Health and Human
Services.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That Rule 40 of the Standing
Rules of the Assembly as adopted for the 68th session of the Legislature is
hereby amended to read as follows:

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending the members
of the chiropractic profession upon their centennial celebration.

whereas, The
chiropractic profession was founded in Davenport, Iowa, on September 18, 1895;
and

whereas, On
this date the first chiropractic adjustment was performed in an office building
on a janitor named Harvey Lillard; and

whereas, One
hundred years later, the chiropractic profession is now recognized by the
Congress of the United States which has included chiropractic care under
Medicare and authorized the commissioning of chiropractors as officers in the
military; and

whereas, The
chiropractic profession is practiced throughout the world, including 50,000
chiropractic physicians throughout the United States; and

whereas, With
this unprecedented growth, there has been a broadening acceptance of the
benefits of chiropractic health care by the public and the health care
community; and

whereas, According
to health care experts, as many as 80 percent of Americans will suffer back
pain at some point in their lives; and

whereas, Lower
back pain is the most common health complaint experienced by working Americans
today; and

whereas, For
many Americans who suffer from lower back pain, chiropractic care is a natural
method of alleviating pain that does not require the use of drugs or surgery;
and

whereas, Chiropractors
around the country have made and continue to make a significant contribution to
the health and welfare of many people whose lives would not be the same without
their services; and

whereas, On
March 18, 1995, members of the chiropractic profession will gather in Las Vegas to honor those dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the residents of Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend the
members of the chiropractic profession for their dedication and expertise in
their profession; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature extends its appreciation to these devoted professionals
as they celebrate 100 years of the chiropractic profession; and be it further

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to provide expressly for the rights of
victims of crime.

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
8 of article 1 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as
follows:

[Section]Sec. 8. 1. No person
shall be tried for a capital or other infamous crime (except in cases of
impeachment, and in cases of the militia when in actual service and the land
and naval forces in time of war, or which this state may keep, with the consent
of congress, in time of peace, and in cases of petit larceny, under the
regulation of the legislature) except on presentment or indictment of the grand
jury; or upon information duly filed by a district attorney, or
attorney-general of the state, and in any trial, in any court whatever, the
party accused shall be allowed to appear and defend in person, and with
counsel, as in civil actions. No person shall be subject to be twice put in
jeopardy for the same offense; nor shall he be compelled, in any criminal case,
to be a witness against himself . [,
nor]

2. The
legislature shall provide by law for the rights of victims of crime, personally
or through a representative, to be:

(a) Informed,
upon written request, of the status or disposition of a criminal proceeding at
any stage of the proceeding;

(b) Present
at all public hearings involving the critical stages of a criminal proceeding;
and

(c) Heard
at all proceedings for the sentencing or release of a convicted person after
trial.

3. Except
as otherwise provided in subsection 4, no person may maintain an action against
the state or any public officer or employee for damages or injunctive,
declaratory or other legal or equitable relief on behalf of a victim of a crime
as a result of a violation of any statute enacted by the legislature pursuant
to subsection 2. No such violation authorizes setting aside a conviction or
sentence or continuing or postponing a criminal proceeding.

4. A
person may maintain an action to compel a public officer or employee to carry
out any duty required by the legislature pursuant to subsection 2.

5. No
person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without
due process of law . [;
nor shall private property]

6. Private
property shall not be taken for public use without just
compensation having been first made, or secured, except in cases of war, riot,
fire, or great public peril, in which case compensation shall be afterward
made.

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FILE NUMBER 20, AJR 15

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 15Committee on Judiciary

FILE NUMBER 20

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Congress and the
President of the United States to oppose the legalization of the use,
possession and distribution of unlawfully obtained controlled substances.

whereas, The
use, possession and distribution of unlawfully obtained controlled substances
continues to be a problem of paramount concern in the United States; and

whereas, Because
studies estimate that 10 times more Americans use alcohol and five times more
Americans use tobacco than persons who use illicit drugs, and because the
permissive and subsequently increased use of controlled substances in countries
such as Italy and the Netherlands indicates that the use of controlled
substances increases when laws regulating their use are nonexistent or are only
passively enforced, it would be concluded that the legalization of the use,
possession and distribution of unlawfully obtained controlled substances would
lead to a proportionate increase in their use in the United States; and

whereas, Many
violent crimes, including domestic violence, are committed while the offenders
are under the influence of an illegally obtained controlled substance; and

whereas, The
legalization of the use, possession and distribution of unlawfully obtained
controlled substances may consequently increase the number of violent crimes
committed in the United States; and

whereas, The
illegal use of controlled substances may create a direct impact upon the cost
of health care associated with drug abuse, thereby dramatically increasing the
cost of that care; and

whereas, The
increased usage that would result from the legalization of the use, possession
and distribution of unlawfully obtained controlled substances and its possible
resulting increase in the cost of health care would also directly
impact and adversely affect economic productivity in the United States; now,
therefore, be it

directly impact and adversely affect economic productivity
in the United States; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature hereby urges the Congress and the President of the United
States to oppose the legalization of the use, possession and distribution of
unlawfully obtained controlled substances in the United States; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States
as presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives
and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

SENATE RESOLUTIONExpressing disapproval of certain
recent actions of the Governor and Attorney General of the State of Nevada.

whereas, On
February 16 and 21, 1995, respectively, the Caliente City Council and Board of
County Commissioners of Lincoln County voted in an open meeting to adopt Joint
Resolution No. 2-95 which pragmatically stated that given the likelihood that
amendments to the NWPA [Nuclear Waste Policy Act] will be introduced [in
Congress] and their potential for passage, the Board of Lincoln County
Commissioners and the Caliente City Council believe it necessary to recommend
to the Secretary of Energy additions or changes to proposed industry and/or
state amendments to the NWPA as a means to ensure that related risks are
minimized and potential benefits maximized; and

whereas, On
March 20, 1995, the Attorney General of the State of Nevada filed a civil
Complaint for Removal from Office in the Seventh Judicial District Court of
the State of Nevada in and for the County of Lincoln (Case No. 13-3-95 LC)
against certain individual members of the Board of County Commissioners of
Lincoln County and the Caliente City Council which requests the court to issue
an order which will have the effect of removing each of the Defendants from
their respective offices; and

whereas, In
this complaint, the Attorney General accuses these local governmental officers
of malfeasance in office because they have failed to bear true faith,
allegiance and loyalty to the government of the State of Nevada and therefore,
have violated their oath of office; and

whereas, This
accusation erroneously construes the official oath of office taken by all
public officers to mean that a local government is not allowed to express its
views on an issue of public policy if those views do not agree with the official position of the State of Nevada as expressed by
the Governor, Attorney General and Legislature; and

the official position of the State of Nevada as expressed
by the Governor, Attorney General and Legislature; and

whereas, In
carrying out their pivotal duty of developing public policy for the benefit of
the particular community within their jurisdiction, elected public officers
must weigh different alternatives, consider conflicting points of view and
examine the compelling arguments both in favor of and in opposition to various
public policy issues; and

whereas, The
appropriate manner in which to remove a public officer for making unpopular
public policy decisions is through the process of recall by the voters who
elected him or her to office; and

whereas, The
complaint also accuses these local governmental officers of malfeasance in
office for actions which the Attorney General declares, sua sponte, to
be the unlawful act of criminal conspiracy; and

whereas, Instead
of upholding the fundamental principle that we are each innocent of criminal
charges until proven guilty, the Attorney General in filing this complaint is
requesting the court to punish the Defendants for an act of criminal
conspiracy for which these officers have neither been charged nor convicted,
thereby depriving them of their constitutional right to a criminal trial with
all of the constitutional rights and protections such a trial would provide;
and

whereas, The
Attorney Generals accusation of malfeasance against these local governmental
officers based on a theory of criminal conspiracy is flawed because persons may
not be found guilty of criminal conspiracy if the underlying act which they are
accused of conspiring to achieve (the storage of waste by the Federal
Government on federally controlled land) is not a crime; and

whereas, Although
the State of Nevada may be able to stop the placement in Nevada of a repository
for high-level radioactive waste by other means, it is clear that a state law
presuming to provide for the criminal conviction of federal officers for the
storage of such waste by the Federal Government on federally controlled land
would be held invalid in light of the holding in State of Nevada v. Watkins,
914 F.2d 1545, 1561 (9th Cir. 1990), cert. denied, 499 U.S. 906 (1991),
that any state legislation which frustrates the full effectiveness of federal
law is rendered invalid by the Supremacy Clause; and

whereas, The
First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees freedom of
speech, a guarantee that protects even speech which is politically unpopular or
which is contrary to the official position of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, The
significance of this freedom, a cornerstone of our democratic government, is
eloquently expressed in the words of the French author Voltaire, I disapprove
of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it; and

whereas, The
Attorney General, in her zeal to oppose the placement of a repository for
high-level radioactive waste in the State of Nevada, has lost sight of the even
more important principles of our representative form of government and freedom
of speech; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That the Senate of the State of
Nevada supports the First Amendment rights of all citizens of the United States to express freely their views on public policy
issues, recognizing that the right of freedom of speech is meaningless if it
applies only to popular speech; and be it further

United States to express freely their views on public policy
issues, recognizing that the right of freedom of speech is meaningless if it
applies only to popular speech; and be it further

resolved, That
the Senate of the State of Nevada, without expressing an opinion on the merits
of Joint Resolution No. 2-95, supports the right of the Board of County
Commissioners of Lincoln County and the Caliente City Council to express their
views to the Federal Government, and to take the action they believe is
appropriate to protect the health, safety and general welfare of their
constituents, even if that action is unpopular; and be it further

resolved, That
the Senate of the State of Nevada hereby expresses its sincere disapproval of
the Attorney General for filing a civil complaint for the removal of these
local governmental officers under these circumstances and of the Governor for
supporting this action; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Governor and Attorney General of the State of Nevada, the Board of County
Commissioners of Lincoln County and the Caliente City Council.

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FILE NUMBER 22, SCR 10

Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 10Committee on Judiciary

FILE NUMBER 22

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONUrging the Supreme Court
of Nevada to examine the accountability of judges and to enhance the
administration of the court system in this state.

whereas, The
judicial branch of government is responsible for the administration of justice,
both in civil and criminal cases; and

whereas, It
is imperative that the citizens of this state have trust in and respect for the
administration of the judicial system in this state; and

whereas, Such
trust and respect can be developed if the public has access to information
concerning the daily operation of each courtroom in this state and the
professional activities of the judges who serve in them; and

whereas, It
is important that all three branches of state government operate under the
spirit of the Open Meeting Law; and

whereas, It
is acknowledged that certain actions by the courts regarding the cases under
consideration must be held in private, however, actions relating to the
administration of the judicial system must occur openly to foster public trust;
and

whereas, Many
states have adopted measures of accountability concerning the operation of
their courts, including private and public evaluations of the judicial system
and standards governing the processing of cases; and

whereas, The
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada is the administrative head of the
court system in this state under Section 19 of Article 6 of the Constitution of
the State of Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, that the
Nevada Legislature respectfully urges the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of Nevada to examine
judicial accountability in this state and to consider measures which may
enhance and allow greater public access to the administration of the judicial
branch and foster public confidence and trust in the court system in this
state; and be it further

Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of Nevada to examine
judicial accountability in this state and to consider measures which may
enhance and allow greater public access to the administration of the judicial
branch and foster public confidence and trust in the court system in this
state; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada.

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONExpressing disapproval of certain
recent actions of the Governor and Attorney General of the State of Nevada.

whereas, On
March 20, 1995, the Attorney General of the State of Nevada filed a civil
Complaint for Removal from Office in the Seventh Judicial District Court of
the State of Nevada in and for the County of Lincoln (Case No. 13-3-95 LC)
against certain individual members of the Board of County Commissioners of
Lincoln County and the Caliente City Council which requests the court to issue
an order which will have the effect of removing each of the Defendants from
their respective offices; and

whereas, In
this complaint, the Attorney General accuses these local governmental officers
of malfeasance in office because they have failed to bear true faith,
allegiance and loyalty to the government of the State of Nevada and therefore,
have violated their oath of office; and

whereas, This
accusation erroneously construes the official oath of office taken by all
public officers to mean that a local government is not allowed to express its
views on an issue of public policy if those views do not agree with the
official position of the State of Nevada as expressed by the Governor,
Attorney General and Legislature; and

whereas, The
First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees freedom of
speech, a guarantee that protects even speech which is politically unpopular or
which is contrary to the official position of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, In
carrying out their pivotal duty of developing public policy for the benefit of
the particular community within their jurisdiction, elected public officers
must weigh different alternatives, consider conflicting points of view and
examine the compelling arguments both in favor of and in opposition to various
public policy issues; and

whereas, The
appropriate manner in which to remove a public officer for making unpopular
public policy decisions is through the process of recall by the voters who
elected him or her to office; and

whereas, The
complaint also accuses these local governmental officers of malfeasance in
office for actions which the Attorney General declares, sua sponte, to
be the unlawful act of criminal conspiracy; and

whereas, Instead
of upholding the fundamental principle that we are each innocent of criminal
charges until proven guilty, the Attorney General in filing this complaint is
requesting the court to punish the Defendants for an act of criminal
conspiracy for which these officers have neither been charged nor convicted,
thereby depriving them of their constitutional right to a criminal trial with
all of the constitutional rights and protections such a trial would provide;
now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That the Assembly of the State of
Nevada supports the First Amendment rights of all citizens of the United States
to express freely their views on public policy issues, recognizing that the
right of freedom of speech is meaningless if it applies only to popular speech;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Assembly of the State of Nevada, regardless of the issue under
consideration, supports the right of all local governments to express their
views to the state and Federal Government, and to take the action they believe
is appropriate to protect the health, safety and general welfare of their
constituents, even if that action is unpopular; and be it further

resolved, That
the Assembly of the State of Nevada hereby expresses its sincere disapproval of
the Attorney General for filing a civil complaint for the removal of these
local governmental officers under these circumstances and of the Governor for
supporting this action; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Governor and Attorney General of the State of Nevada, the Board of
County Commissioners of Lincoln County and the Caliente City Council.

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FILE NUMBER 24, ACR 2

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 2Committee on Judiciary

FILE NUMBER 24

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONUrging peace officers,
school officials and juvenile and district courts to take prompt remedial
action against juveniles who violate laws related to alcohol and drugs.

whereas, The
abuse of alcohol and drugs has pervaded every aspect of our society; and

whereas, The
abuse of alcohol and drugs undermines the abilities of those persons who abuse
alcohol and drugs to assume meaningful and productive roles in our society; and

whereas, Over
the past generation, the number of crimes committed by persons who abuse
alcohol or drugs has increased in alarming proportions, overwhelming our
judicial and penal systems; and

whereas, The
success rate in freeing a person from the destruction caused by alcohol and
drugs increases dramatically if the abuse is identified and treated at an early
stage; and

whereas, The
majority of persons who today are bound by an addiction to alcohol or drugs
were children when they were first introduced to alcohol or drugs; and

whereas, Law
enforcement agencies and the judicial system share, with parents and school
officials, the responsibility of identifying children who abuse alcohol and
drugs; and

whereas, Many
children cannot or will not acknowledge their addiction until they are forced
to by a crisis such as an arrest; and

whereas, Peace
officers can provide invaluable motivation for children, particularly in the
early stages of substance abuse, to begin a meaningful rehabilitation by
actively identifying those children who are abusing alcohol or drugs and
violating laws related thereto; and

whereas, Courts
which impose prompt, meaningful and consistent sanctions upon these children
and require their participation in appropriate remedial and treatment programs
can, likewise, provide effective reinforcement for ensuring the successful
rehabilitation of these children; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
law enforcement agencies of this state and all school officials are urged to
identify children who abuse alcohol and drugs and, when warranted, effectuate
prompt arrests of those children who violate laws related to alcohol and drugs;
and be it further

resolved, That
the juvenile and district courts in this state are urged to impose prompt,
meaningful and consistent sanctions upon children who violate laws related to
alcohol and drugs, as well as make use of appropriate remedial and treatment programs
for such children; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to each law enforcement agency, county school district and district and
juvenile court in this state.

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FILE NUMBER 25, AJR 6 of the 67th
Session

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 6 of the 67th SessionCommittee on Elections and Procedures

FILE NUMBER 25

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to revise the standard for determining the
number of signatures of voters required for a petition seeking to recall a
public officer and to increase the number of days within which a special
election upon such a petition must be held after the issuance of a call.

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
9 of article 2 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as
follows:

Sec. 9. Every public officer in the
State of Nevada is subject, as herein provided, to recall from office by the
registered voters of the state, or of the county, district, or municipality [,
from which he was elected.]which he represents. For this purpose , [a number of registered
voters]not less than twenty-five per cent (25%) of the
number who actually voted in the state or in the county, district, or
municipality [electing said officer, at the preceding general election,]which he represents,
at the election in which he was elected, shall file their
petition, in the manner herein provided, demanding his recall by the people . [; they]They shall set forth in
said petition, in not exceeding two hundred (200) words, the reasons why said
recall is demanded. If he shall offer his resignation, it shall be accepted and
take effect on the day it is offered, and the vacancy thereby caused shall be
filled in the manner provided by law. If he shall not resign within five (5)
days after the petition is filed, a special election shall be ordered to be
held within [twenty days (20)]thirty days (30) after the issuance of the
call therefore, in the state, or county, district, or municipality electing
said officer, to determine whether the people will recall said officer. On the
ballot at said election shall be printed verbatim as set forth in the recall
petition, the reasons for demanding the recall of said officer, and in not more
than two hundred (200) words, the officers justification of his course in
office. He shall continue to perform the duties of his office until the result
of said election shall be finally declared. Other candidates for the office may
be nominated to be voted for at said special election. The candidate who shall
receive highest number of votes at said special election shall be deemed
elected for the remainder of the term, whether it be the person against whom
the recall petition was filed, or another. The recall petition shall be filed
with the officer with whom the petition for nomination to such office shall be
filed, and the same officer shall order the special election when it is
required. No such petition shall be circulated or filed against any officer until
he has actually held his office six (6) months, save and except that it may be
filed against a senator or assemblyman in the legislature at any time after ten
(10) days from the beginning of the first session after his election. After one
such petition and special election, no further recall petition shall be filed
against the same officer during the term for which he was elected, unless such
further petitioners shall pay into the public treasury from which the expenses
of said special election have been paid, the whole amount paid out of said
public treasury as expenses for the preceding special election. Such additional
legislation as may aid the operation of this section shall be provided by law.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to eliminate
inequities in the payment of social security benefits based on the year that
persons initially become eligible for such benefits.

whereas, The
provisions set forth in 42 U.S.C. ง 415 for determining the primary insurance
amount of a person receiving social security were amended in 1977 by Public Law
95-216; and

whereas, That
amendment resulted in disparate benefits according to when a person initially
becomes eligible for benefits; and

whereas, Persons
who were born during the years 1917 to 1926, inclusive, and who are commonly
referred to as notch babies, receive lower benefits than persons who were
born before that time; and

whereas, The
payment of benefits under the social security system is not based on need or
other considerations related to welfare, but on a program of insurance based on
contributions by a person and his employer; and

whereas, The
discrimination between persons receiving benefits is totally inequitable and
contrary to the principles of justice and fairness; and

whereas, The
Social Security Trust Fund has adequate reserves to eliminate this gross
inequity; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That Congress
is hereby urged to enact legislation to eliminate inequities in the payment of
social security benefits to persons based on the year in which they initially
become eligible for such benefits; and be it further

resolved, That
Congress is hereby urged to eliminate these inequities without reducing the
benefits of persons who were born before 1917; and be it further

resolved, That
a copy of this resolution be transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to
the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and
each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives
and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 28, AJR 9

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 9Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 28

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Congress of the
United States and the United States Postal Service to initiate and maintain a
program for the delivery of mail from door to door in the Lake Tahoe Basin or
other similar programs which would enhance the efficiency of the delivery of
mail in that area.

whereas, The
Lake Tahoe Basin is an area of significant and often unparalleled scenic,
recreational, educational, scientific and natural value for the states of
California and Nevada as well as the entire nation; and

whereas, The
natural beauty of the Lake Tahoe Basin has attracted increasing numbers of
visitors and residents to the area in the past 25 years, thereby increasing the
amount of traffic congestion and air pollution in the basin; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, pursuant to its authority under the provisions
of the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, has created a regional transportation
plan which calls for the delivery of mail from door to door in the Lake Tahoe
Basin as a means of reducing the total number of miles traveled by vehicles in
the basin; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has similarly created a postal service action
plan which also provides for the implementation of a program for the delivery
of mail from door to door, as well as other programs such as the delivery of
mail to neighborhood cluster boxes; and

whereas, Although
the delivery of mail from door to door has been initiated in certain portions
of the Lake Tahoe Basin, delivery throughout the basin would decrease the
current total number of miles traveled by vehicles in the basin by an estimated
57,000 miles per day; and

whereas, Such
a reduction in the miles traveled per day by vehicles in the Lake Tahoe Basin would help to reduce the increasing amount of traffic congestion and air
pollution in the Lake Tahoe Basin; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Legislature of the State of Nevada hereby urges the Congress of the United
States and the United States Postal Service to initiate and maintain a program
for the delivery of mail from door to door in the Lake Tahoe Basin or other
similar programs which would enhance the efficiency of the delivery of mail and
assist in the effort to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in the Lake
Tahoe Basin; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the
Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each
member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation and the Postmaster General of the
United States Postal Service; and be it further

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDesignating March 30,
1995, as Kiwanis Day in Nevada.

whereas, Eighty
years ago the Benevolent Order of the Brothers was organized in Detroit,
Michigan, on January 21, 1915, with the goal of having a mutual exchange of
preferred treatment in professional and business dealings; and

whereas, The
following year the clubs name was changed to Kiwanis, a form of the Chippewa
Indian word Nun Keewanis, which means self-expression and We make
ourselves known; and

whereas, Members
of Kiwanis work toward six principles, including (1) the primacy of spiritual
values, (2) living by the Golden Rule, (3) adhering to high personal standards,
(4) engendering strong citizenship, (5) building better communities through
service, and (6) assisting in the formation of sound public opinion; and

whereas, Since
1917, the California, Nevada and Hawaii district, CAL-NEV-HA, has become the
largest district in Kiwanis International; and

whereas, Nevada is proud of its own state divisions which includes Division 23 of Northern Nevada,
Division 28 of Southern Nevada and Division 45 of Central Nevada, for their
long history of service to communities in Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That
members of the Nevada Legislature hereby designate March 30, 1995, as Kiwanis
Day in Nevada, in recognition of the dedication toward helping others and the
accomplishments achieved by members of Kiwanis while serving their communities;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Governor Ted Gibbs, Governor-elect Bob Erickson, and the Lieutenant Governors
of the respective divisions of Nevada, Charles Smith of Division 23, Terry Keyes
of Division 28 and Tom Millham of Division 45.

whereas, The
Nevada Parent Teacher Association has also kept parents advised on
health-related matters in their monthly publication, Health and Welfare
Alerts; and

whereas, Last
year the Nevada Parent Teacher Association embarked on a statewide campaign to
provide parents with the most current information relating to AIDS; and

whereas, Current
membership in the Nevada Parent Teacher Association is approximately 30,000;
and

whereas, At
the end of March 1995, over 300 delegates from the Nevada Parent Teacher
Association participated in a 4-day state convention where they attended
several seminars relating to education culminating on April 3 with a visit to
the Nevada Legislature; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature commend the Nevada Parent
Teacher Association for their continuing efforts to improve the education of
Nevadas children; and be it further

resolved, That
Lyn Bennett, President of the Nevada Parent Teacher Association is hereby
commended for her dedication and capable leadership as she concludes her third
year as President of this outstanding organization; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Lyn Bennett.

whereas, Two-thirds
of the Jewish population of Europe, approximately 6,000,000 persons, were
exterminated during World War II; and

whereas, Brutal
anti-Semitic atrocities were committed on civilians whose only crime was that
they were members of a faith less widely held than other faiths; and

whereas, For
Leopold Page, a survivor of the death camps established during the war, an
obsession to educate the world about mans inhumanity has now become a reality
with the publication of Thomas Keneallys masterpiece, Schindlers List;
and

whereas, Over
50 years ago Leopold Page promised Oskar Schindler that someday he would make
certain that the story of the humanity of and sacrifices made by Oskar
Schindler would be told; and

whereas, In
1981, the Catholic, Australian novelist, Thomas Keneally, visited Leopold
Pages Beverly Hills leather store, and a conversation began which marked the
beginning of the telling of Oskar Schindlers story that became the Academy
Award winner Schindlers List; and

whereas, Leopold
Page has shared his experiences with persons everywhere in an effort to ensure
that neither the suffering and death of Jews during the Nazi extermination nor
the kindness of industrialist Oskar Schindler will be forgotten; now, therefore,
be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature commend and praise
Leopold Page for his courage and determination to tell his story and that of
Oskar Schindler; and be it further

resolved, That
this Legislature recognizes that through Leopold Pages efforts, the world will
forever remember the victims of the Holocaust and rededicate themselves to the
goals of peace and freedom for all mankind; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Leopold Page.

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๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 2894๊

FILE NUMBER 32, ACR 5

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 5Assemblyman Hettrick

FILE NUMBER 32

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONExpressing the support
of the Nevada Legislature for the participation of the Department of
Transportation in certain projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

whereas, The
maintenance of the environmental, social and economic health of the Lake Tahoe
Basin is dependent upon maintaining the significant scenic, recreational,
educational, scientific, natural and public health values of the basin; and

whereas, There
is a strong public interest in protecting, preserving and enhancing those
values for the residents and visitors in the Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, The
number of residents in the Lake Tahoe Basin and the visitors from outlying
regions has increased significantly in recent years, thereby increasing the
amount of traffic in the Lake Tahoe Basin and requiring the development of
safety and management plans and programs for persons traveling to and from the
Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, The
TransCal Field Operation Test is a program developed to provide travelers with
road and travel information concerning the conditions along United States
Highway No. 50 and United States Highway No. 80 from California to Nevada, and
to provide for the testing of market incentives for transit in the Lake Tahoe
Basin; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Intercity Rail Study addresses the importance of and the technical issues
related to providing persons with increased access by rail to the Tahoe-Truckee
area and western areas of Nevada as an alternative to using private vehicles;
and

whereas, It
is anticipated that the Tahoe Intercity Rail Study will be completed in early
1995; and

whereas, The
Department of Transportation has participated in the annual development of the
Tahoe Basin Traffic Management Plan; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Nevada Legislature expresses its support for the partnership and participation
of the Department of Transportation in the following projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin:

1. The implementation of the TransCal
Field Operation Test;

2. The completion of the Tahoe Intercity
Rail Study; and

3. The annual development of the Tahoe
Basin Traffic Management Plan; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and to the Director
of the Department of Transportation.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommemorating the 75th
anniversary of the League of Women Voters as a national organization.

whereas, The
League of Women Voters was first established in Nevada in 1919, due in large
part to the inspiration of Carrie Chapman Catt, a national leader in the battle
to obtain the right to vote for all women; and

whereas, The
League of Women Voters was established as a national organization in 1920; and

whereas, The
League of Women Voters worked tirelessly to ensure that Amendment XIX of the
Constitution of the United States, prohibiting the denial of the right to vote
on account of sex, was proposed by Congress and ratified by the states; and

whereas, Since
1920, the League of Women Voters has flourished throughout the State of Nevada,
with units in Ely, Elko, Lovelock, Winnemucca, Carson City, Reno and Las Vegas;
and

whereas, In
1973, the League of Women Voters began accepting men as full voting members and
now works for the informed and active participation of all citizens in government;
and

whereas, The
League of Women Voters provides a valuable resource to the residents of Nevada by preparing and distributing nonpartisan information on candidates and issues,
thereby allowing the residents of Nevada to learn about the issues of an
election without partisan influence; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby commemorate the
75th anniversary of the League of Women Voters as a national organization; and
be it further

resolved, That
the League of Women Voters is hereby commended for its dedication and
perseverance as it continues to encourage active participation in government,
both at the local and national levels; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Nancy Wall, President of the League of Women Voters of Nevada and Gracia
Hillman, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of the United States.

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๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 2896๊

FILE NUMBER 34, ACR 4

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 4Assemblyman Hettrick

FILE NUMBER 34

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the Legislative
Commission to appoint a committee to continue the review of the Tahoe Regional
Planning Compact, including a review of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and
the federal and state agencies that regulate activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Compact provides for the maintenance of the scenic,
recreational, educational, scientific, natural and public health values of the
entire Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Compact establishes the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
to adopt and enforce a regional plan and to provide opportunities for orderly
growth and development consistent with the values of the Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, The
Legislature of the State of Nevada is vitally concerned with achieving regional
goals in conserving the natural resources of the entire Lake Tahoe Basin and
with the programs and activities of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency which
affect these goals; and

whereas, As
a necessary corollary to this vital concern and for the protection of Lake
Tahoe, the Legislature of the State of Nevada is also concerned with the role
and activities of those federal and state agencies having authority to regulate
activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin and their interactions with and effect upon
the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, Subcommittees
of the Legislative Commission have successfully conducted reviews of the
programs and activities of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency on previous
occasions; and

whereas, Senate
Joint Resolution No. 7 of the 67th Legislative Session directed the Legislative
Commission to appoint a committee of six legislators composed of three senators
and three assemblymen to continue the review of the Tahoe Regional Planning
Compact and to oversee the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and

whereas, The
review and oversight of the programs and activities of the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency and the role of each federal and state agency having authority
and responsibility in the Lake Tahoe Basin continue to be necessary to ensure
the proper functioning of those agencies; and

whereas, It
is vital to remain in communication with members of the Legislature of the
State of California to continue to achieve the goals set forth in the Tahoe
Regional Planning Compact; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Legislative Commission is hereby directed to appoint a committee of six
legislators composed of three senators and three assemblymen to continue the
review of the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact and to oversee the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency and each federal and state agency having authority to regulate
activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin; and be it further

1. Review the budget, programs,
activities, responsiveness and accountability of the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency; and

2. Study the role and activities of each
federal and state agency having authority to regulate activities in the Lake
Tahoe Basin, including their role in the protection of Lake Tahoe and their
interactions with and effect upon the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the
Lake Tahoe Basin;

and be it further

resolved, That
the committee is directed to continue to communicate with interested members of
the Legislature of the State of California to achieve the goals set forth in
the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to each
member of the California delegation to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the
President pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly of the
State of California.

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FILE NUMBER 35, ACR 8

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 8Committee on Ways and Means

FILE NUMBER 35

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONAmending the Joint Rules
of the Senate and Assembly to remove the provisions that require the
Legislature to adjourn for 2 weeks during the legislative session.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That Rule
9 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly as adopted by the 68th session
of the Nevada Legislature is hereby amended to read as follows:

9

ADJOURNMENT

1. In calculating the permissible
duration of an adjournment for 3 days or less, the day of adjournment must not
be counted but the day of the next meeting must be counted, and Sunday must not
be counted.

2. The Legislature may adjourn for more
than 3 days by concurrent resolution. One or more such adjournments, for a
total of not more than 20 days during any regular session, may be taken to
permit standing committees, select committees or the Legislative Counsel Bureau
to prepare the matters respectively entrusted to them for the consideration of
the Legislature as a whole.

[3. In addition to any adjournment taken pursuant
to subsection 2, after the first 19 calendar days of a regular legislative
session, the Legislature shall adjourn until the 36th calendar day of the
regular session in accordance with NRS 218.115. During this adjournment, the
Senate Standing Committee on Finance and
the Assembly Standing Committee on Ways and Means shall hold hearings in both
the mornings and afternoons to consider the budgets of the major agencies of
the state.

Finance and the
Assembly Standing Committee on Ways and Means shall hold hearings in both the
mornings and afternoons to consider the budgets of the major agencies of the
state. The two committees shall, when practicable, meet jointly while
maintaining majorities of both committees. During this adjournment all other
standing committees may hold hearings at any place in the state on legislative
measures or on any general topic which is pertinent to possible legislative
action.

4. During
the adjournment taken pursuant to subsection 3:

(a) Notwithstanding
the provisions of Senate Standing Rule No. 92 and Assembly Standing Rule No.
92, an agenda may be revised by the chairman of a committee to add or delete
any item at any time on the day before the meeting. The revised agenda must be
posted at the place of the meeting, and must appear in the daily history when
the Legislature reconvenes.

(b) Actions
taken by committees have the same effect as actions taken while the Legislature
is in session.]

whereas, There
are approximately 6,000 REALTORSฎ working in Nevada; and

whereas, The
Nevada Legislature recognizes the importance of the service REALTORSฎ
provide to the residents of Nevada; and

whereas, A
better understanding of the legislative process is beneficial to all REALTORSฎ
as laws are enacted every session which directly affect owners of real property
in Nevada; and

whereas, On
April 6, 1995, REALTORSฎ from throughout Nevada will come to Carson City to meet with the members of this Legislature; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That April
6, 1995, is hereby designated as Nevada REALTORSฎ Day, and be it
further

resolved, That
the members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend the
REALTORSฎ of Nevada for their encouragement and support of the free
enterprise system as they continue to promote ownership of real property by
Nevadas residents; and be it further

resolved, That
a copy of this resolution be transmitted forthwith by the Chief Clerk of the
Assembly to the Nevada Association of REALTORSฎ.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to prescribe additional restrictions on the
public employees retirement system.

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
2 of article 9 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as
follows:

Sec. 2. 1. The legislature shall provide
by law for an annual tax sufficient to defray the estimated expenses of the
state for each fiscal year; and whenever the expenses of any year [shall]exceed the income, the legislature shall provide for levying a
tax sufficient, with other sources of income, to pay the deficiency, as well as
the estimated expenses of such ensuing year or two years.

2. Any
[moneys]money paid for the purpose of providing
compensation for industrial accidents and occupational diseases, and for
administrative expenses incidental thereto, and for the purpose of funding and
administering a public employees retirement system, [shall]must be segregated in
proper accounts in the state treasury, and such [moneys shall]money must never be used
for any other purposes, and they are hereby declared to be trust funds for the
uses and purposes herein specified.

3. Any
money paid for the purpose of funding and administering a public employees
retirement system must not be loaned to the state or invested to purchase any
obligations of the state.

4. The
public employees retirement system must be governed by a public employees
retirement board. The board shall employ an executive officer who serves at the
pleasure of the board. In addition to any other employees authorized by the
board, the board shall employ an independent actuary. The board shall adopt
actuarial assumptions based upon the recommendations made by the independent
actuary it employs.

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๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 2900๊

FILE NUMBER 38, AJR 10

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 10Committee on Transportation

FILE NUMBER 38

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONExpressing continued support
for the designation of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as a Metropolitan
Planning Organization in accordance with the Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act of 1991.

whereas, The
Congress of the United States passed the Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act of 1991; and

whereas, That
Act and Title 49 of the United States Code provide money for the provision of
public transportation systems and other transportation projects for areas which
are designated as Metropolitan Planning Organizations; and

whereas, To
qualify for such a designation, the Federal Act requires that the Governor of
this state and at least 75 percent of the local governments in the particular
area agree to the designation of the area as a Metropolitan Planning
Organization; and

whereas, The
Governor, Department of Transportation of this state, Douglas County Board of
County Commissioners, Washoe County Board of County Commissioners, Carson City
Board of Supervisors, Tahoe Transportation District and Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency have worked diligently to attain the required agreement to designate the
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as a Metropolitan Planning Organization; and

whereas, During
the 67th session of the Nevada Legislature, Senate Joint Resolution No. 8
expressed the legislatures support for the designation of the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency as a Metropolitan Planning Organization in accordance with the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature express their continued support for the
designation of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as a Metropolitan Planning
Organization in accordance with the Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act of 1991; and be it further

resolved, That
copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the
Assembly to the Governor of the State of Nevada, Department of Transportation
of this state, Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, Washoe County
Board of County Commissioners, Carson City Board of Supervisors, Tahoe
Transportation District and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and be it
further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

whereas, The
members of this legislative body were deeply saddened by the death of former
Senator John Fransway on February 4, 1995; and

whereas, The
respected and admired former Senator ably represented his constituency from the
rural counties of Eureka, Humboldt, Lander and Pershing from 1960 to 1972; and

whereas, John
Fransway was born on June 27, 1914, in Appleton, Wisconsin; and

whereas, After
graduating from Wisconsin State Teachers College in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in
1939, John moved to Winnemucca where he and his brother Chester worked for the
Texas Company, now known as Texaco; and

whereas, John
Fransway lost his left arm in an accident when he was 4 years old but did not
consider this a disability, becoming proficient in football, softball, golf,
fishing and hunting, and thus was an inspiration to all who knew him; and

whereas, John
Fransway had the distinction in 1952 of becoming the second amputee pilot in
the United States; and

whereas, From
1942 to 1946, John Fransway was the Union Township Justice of the Peace and
served on the Winnemucca Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years beginning in
1943; and

whereas, After
his service in the Nevada Legislature, in 1976 Governor Mike OCallaghan
appointed John Fransway to the State Environmental Commission for which he
served as chairman for 9 years; and

whereas, John
Fransway was admired by his fellow legislators, commissioners and friends as a
man of wisdom, honesty and fairness; and

whereas, John
Fransway is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Patsy, his son, Tom Fransway
of Winnemucca, daughter, Myrna Marley of Salem, Oregon, stepdaughters, Vicki
Serrano of Winnemucca and Linda Dearing of Reno, stepsons, Bill Donaldson of
Reno and Bob Donaldson of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature mourn the loss of a
respected Nevada citizen and extend their condolences to the surviving family
of former Senator John Fransway; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Patsy Fransway.

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๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 2902๊

FILE NUMBER 40, AJR 7

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 7Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 40

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONExpressing the support of the
Nevada Legislature for the mission of the Tahoe Basin Forest Health Consensus
Group and urging Congress and certain federal and state agencies to provide
financial and other emergency assistance in the accomplishment of that mission.

whereas, The
drought which has occurred in the last 8 years in the Lake Tahoe Basin has
created conditions in the forests of the basin wherein there is widespread
infestation of beetles and other diseases causing an estimated 25 to 80 percent
rate of mortality for trees and creating an extremely dangerous and imminent
catastrophic fire hazard, which represents a severe threat to life and personal
property; and

whereas, There
are limited routes of ingress and egress in the Lake Tahoe Basin which make any
evacuations extremely hazardous; and

whereas, There
were 110 recorded fire starts throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin during 1994; and

whereas, The
threat of fire and the drastic decline in the health of the forests in the Lake
Tahoe Basin presents a serious threat to the natural and human environment in
the Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Basin Forest Health Consensus Group, formed in October 1992, is a
voluntary organization consisting of interested residents of the basin and
specialists in the management of natural resources; and

whereas, The
stated mission of the Tahoe Basin Forest Health Consensus Group is to recommend
to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency certain changes to the regional plan
which would assist in restoring the health of the ecosystem of the forests in
the Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, To
accomplish its mission, the Tahoe Basin Forest Health Consensus Group has
stated that it will, by examining the ecosystem of the Lake Tahoe Basin in its
entirety, identify and define objectives and strategies intended to educate and
assist the public and the various local, state, regional and federal agencies
in the Lake Tahoe Basin on the current and long-term dynamics of the ecosystem
of the forests; and

whereas, Approximately
75 percent of the lands of the Lake Tahoe Basin lie within the lands belonging
to the national forest; and

whereas, The
United States Forest Service has indicated that, when adequately funded, it could
satisfactorily remove the dead and dying trees in the basin; and

whereas, An
effective and safe transition from the current unhealthy condition of the
forests to a healthy and manageable condition requires vision and commitment
from all those concerned; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Legislature of the State of Nevada expresses its support for the mission of the
Tahoe Basin Forest Health Consensus Group in recommending to the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency those changes to the regional plan which would assist in
restoring the health of the ecosystem of the forests in the Lake Tahoe Basin
and the reduction of the threat of catastrophic fires; and be it further

resolved, That
the Congress of the United States and the various federal and state agencies
that regulate activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin are hereby urged to provide
financial and other assistance to the Tahoe Basin Forest Health Consensus Group
in the accomplishment of its mission; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation, the United States Forest Service, the Department of
Transportation of the State of Nevada, and the Division of Forestry, Division
of State Lands, Division of State Parks, and Division of Wildlife of the State
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources of the State of Nevada; and be
it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 41, AJR 6

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 6Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 41

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONAcknowledging the efforts of
the Tahoe Truckee Regional Economic Coalition in promoting a strong economy and
the enhancement of the quality of life in the Lake Tahoe Basin and urging the
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to continue to participate actively as a member
of the Coalition.

whereas, The
Tahoe Truckee Regional Economic Coalition is an alliance formed to promote a
strong economy, to improve the quality of life and to integrate the goals of
economic productivity and the enhancement of the environment in the Lake Tahoe
Basin; and

whereas, The
Coalition provides a common platform from which varying points of view, areas
of expertise and philosophies may be presented to address human, economic and
environmental needs of the region; and

whereas, Through
the adoption of regional strategies and the implementation of local projects,
the Coalition encourages cooperation and planning among competing interests in
the Lake Tahoe Basin, and promotes the investment of capital for the
improvement and restoration of the environment surrounding Lake Tahoe; and

whereas, The
natural environment of Lake Tahoe is the greatest economic asset of the Lake
Tahoe Basin and the residents and businessmen located in the area consider
themselves to be guardians of a national treasure; and

whereas, The
goal of the Tahoe Truckee Regional Economic Coalition is to ensure the
long-term and harmonious enhancement of Lake Tahoes natural and human
environment, its historical and cultural heritage and its overall quality of
life for residents and visitors; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Legislature of the State of Nevada hereby acknowledges the
valuable efforts of the Tahoe Truckee Regional Economic Coalition in promoting
a strong economy, improving the quality of life and integrating the goals of
economic health and environmental enhancement in the Lake Tahoe Basin; and be
it further

the valuable efforts of the Tahoe Truckee Regional Economic
Coalition in promoting a strong economy, improving the quality of life and
integrating the goals of economic health and environmental enhancement in the
Lake Tahoe Basin; and be it further

resolved, That
the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is urged to continue to participate actively
as a member of the Tahoe Truckee Regional Economic Coalition and assist in its
efforts to achieve its goals; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Tahoe
Truckee Regional Economic Coalition; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 42, AJR 5

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 5Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 42

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency to continue to carry out its current plans and to expand
further its efforts to emphasize the implementation of those plans and other
plans and projects which enhance the environmental quality of the Lake Tahoe
Basin.

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has adopted several major plans for the
protection of the environment and the development of real property in the Lake
Tahoe Basin, including its Regional Transportation and Air Quality Plan,
Regional Water Quality Management Plan and Five-Year Strategic Plan, all of
which currently contain provisions for their implementation; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has also adopted other plans and projects which
are intended to enhance the environmental quality of the Lake Tahoe Basin,
including several projects for the management of water quality and the control
of erosion throughout the basin, projects for the removal and underground
placement of overhead power lines, community plans for Round Hill, Kingsbury, Stateline,
Meyers and Tahoe City, a redevelopment project for South Lake Tahoe, and a plan
for the redesign and construction of the Kings Beach Conference Center and
Park; and

whereas, The
implementation of those plans and projects and the further expansion of efforts
to emphasize the implementation of other plans and projects without unnecessary
delay would be beneficial to the environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin and the
people of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, Assembly
Joint Resolution No. 2 of the 67th session of the Legislature of the State of
Nevada urged the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to carry out its current plans
through the implementation of existing regulations instead of through the
adoption of additional restrictions and by actively assisting in the design of
proposals for the development of real property that would
not detract from the environmental quality of the Lake Tahoe Basin; now,
therefore, be it

property that would not detract from the environmental
quality of the Lake Tahoe Basin; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and the senate the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature hereby urges the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to continue
to carry out its current plans and to expand further its efforts to emphasize
the implementation of those plans and other plans and projects which enhance
the environmental quality of the Lake Tahoe Basin; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 43, AJR 4

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 4Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 43

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency to assist in the coordination of an analysis of the resources
within the Lake Tahoe Basin which are potentially finite in nature and to
continue to review the status of the environmental threshold carrying
capacities for the Lake Tahoe Basin.

whereas, Many
resources in the Lake Tahoe Basin are finite in nature, the most significant of
which include the quantity of water and the resources that are available for
the treatment of sewage; and

whereas, Both
of those resources, while not presently being allocated by the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency on a regional basis, would potentially limit the amount and
location of development in the Lake Tahoe Basin if a shortage of either were to
occur; and

whereas, The
provisions of NRS 277.200 require the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to develop
environmental threshold carrying capacities for the Lake Tahoe Basin and
incorporate those capacities into the regional plan so that those capacities
are achieved and maintained; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has initiated a process for the review of
environmental threshold carrying capacities every 5 years, and the next review
is scheduled to occur in 1995; and

whereas, The
sewage treatment plant for the City of South Lake Tahoe is approaching its
projected maximum capacity, and the city is preparing an environmental impact
statement which will reevaluate the capacity of the plant and assess
alternatives for increasing that capacity; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is hereby urged to:

1. Assist in the coordination of an
analysis of the resources within the Lake Tahoe Basin which are potentially
finite in nature and the methods by which those resources are to be allocated;
and

2. Continue to review the status of the
environmental threshold carrying capacities for the Lake Tahoe Basin, and the
degree to which those capacities are currently being achieved and maintained
and the mechanisms by which they will be achieved and maintained in the future;

and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 44, AJR 3

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 3Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 44

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency to rank, where practicable, the environmental threshold
carrying capacities for the Lake Tahoe Basin in their order of priority.

whereas, The
provisions of NRS 277.200 require the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to develop
environmental threshold carrying capacities for the Lake Tahoe Basin and to
incorporate those capacities into the regional plan to ensure that the
capacities are achieved and maintained; and

whereas, Pursuant
to the provisions of NRS 277.200, an environmental threshold carrying capacity
is defined as an environmental standard necessary to maintain a significant
scenic, recreational, educational, scientific or natural value in the Lake
Tahoe Basin or to maintain public health and safety within the basin; and

whereas, The
standards for environmental threshold carrying capacities must include, but are
not limited to, standards for air quality, water quality, soil conservation,
vegetation preservation and noise; and

whereas, In
some instances, the various environmental threshold carrying capacities adopted
by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin may
conflict and cannot be carried out in a consistent manner without emphasizing
certain capacities over others; and

whereas, A
limited amount of revenue is available to ensure that all of the required
environmental threshold capacities are successfully maintained; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has initiated a process for the review of
environmental threshold carrying capacities every 5 years, and the next such
review is scheduled to occur in 1995 and 1996; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is hereby urged to rank, where practicable, the
environmental threshold carrying capacities for the Lake Tahoe Basin in their
order of priority as part of its next scheduled review of those capacities in
1995 and 1996; and be it further

resolved, That
if the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency ranks the environmental threshold
carrying capacities of the Lake Tahoe Basin in their order of priority, the
agency is urged to rank those capacities with the understanding that all of the
environmental standards that are required to protect the basin are to be
achieved and maintained; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 45, AJR 2

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 2Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 45

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency to continue to simplify its operations and procedures and to encourage
cooperation and interaction between interested persons when considering new
projects proposed for the Lake Tahoe Basin.

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Compact established the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
to adopt and enforce a regional plan and to provide opportunities for orderly
growth and development in the Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has stated that its mission is to lead a
cooperative effort to preserve, restore and enhance the unique natural and
human environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has provided the services of a member of its
staff who is responsible for the coordination of public education concerning
the goals, objectives, programs and activities of the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has conducted workshops for members of the
public concerning the regional plan and the process by which permits are
obtained for various projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has initiated efforts to simplify its operations
and procedures for planning, reviewing and approving various projects by
entering into numerous memoranda of understanding which:

1. Delegate specified responsibilities to
local governments for the review of development projects proposed for the Lake Tahoe Basin;

2. Allow local governments in the Lake
Tahoe Basin to perform routine maintenance and repairs without being required
to obtain the approval of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and

3. Provide for the greater coordination
between local, state and federal agencies interested in carrying out plans and
enforcing regulations in the Lake Tahoe Basin;

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is hereby urged to:

1. Continue to simplify its operations
and procedures for planning, reviewing and approving various projects in the
Lake Tahoe Basin through mechanisms such as the increased utilization of memoranda
of understanding with other local, state, regional and federal agencies;

2. Continue its efforts to accommodate a
wider variety of interests in the Lake Tahoe Basin and to work diligently in
partnership with other local, state, regional and federal agencies in providing
increased public education concerning the goals, objectives, programs and
activities of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and

3. Encourage cooperation and interaction
between all persons interested in preserving and enhancing the environment of
the Lake Tahoe Basin in order to foster flexibility when considering new
projects proposed for the basin;

and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 46, AJR 1

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 1Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 46

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Congress of the United States to expedite ratification of the amendments to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact made
by the State of California and adopted by the Nevada Legislature in 1987.

whereas, The
text of the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact is set forth in full in NRS
277.200; and

whereas, The
compact was amended by the State of California and the amendments were adopted
by the Nevada Legislature in 1987; and

whereas, The
amendments become effective upon their approval by the Congress of the United States; and

whereas, The
amendments would authorize certain members of the California and Nevada
delegations which constitute the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency to appoint alternates to attend meetings and vote in the absence of the
appointed members, alter the selection process of the Nevada delegation and
further expand the powers of the Tahoe Transportation District; and

whereas, The
compact was enacted to achieve regional goals in conserving the natural
resources of the entire Lake Tahoe Basin and the amendments are consistent with
this objective; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and the senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Legislature of the State of Nevada hereby urges the Congress of the United
States to expedite ratification of the amendments to the Tahoe Regional
Planning Compact made by the State of California and adopted by the Nevada
Legislature in 1987; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress not to require
the states to provide educational programs in violation of the scope of the
enumerated powers delegated to Congress by the United States Constitution.

whereas, Since
the mid-1980s, Congress has increasingly shifted the cost of federally mandated
programs to the states; and

whereas, Educational
programs mandated by the Federal Government seriously impair the ability of a
state to establish the academic, social and nutritional programs that it
determines are best suited to the particular educational situation in the
state; and

whereas, The
10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States defines the total scope
of federal power as being that specifically granted by the United States
Constitution and no more; and

whereas, Requiring
the states to carry out certain educational programs enables Congress to expand
its federal power and encroach upon the states power; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature hereby urges that before Congress adopts legislation which
mandates the states to provide particular educational programs, Congress
determines the approximate amount of money it will cost the respective states
to comply with the mandate; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature hereby urges Congress not to enact any mandate requiring
the state to provide educational programs in violation of the scope of the
enumerated powers delegated to the Federal Government by the Constitution of
the United States; and be it further

resolved, That
copies of this resolution be transmitted forthwith by the Secretary of the
Senate to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of
Representatives and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be
it further

whereas, The
members of the Nevada Legislature learned with great sorrow of the death of
former Senator B. Mahlon Brown on February 9, 1995; and

whereas, A
resident of Nevada for 72 years, Mahlon Brown will long be remembered fondly
and with the utmost respect as one of Nevadas true statesman; and

whereas, Mahlon
Brown was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on January 21, 1914, and moved to Las
Vegas in 1923; and

whereas, After
graduating from the University of California at Los Angeles, he received a
degree in law in 1937 from National University, now known as George Washington
University; and

whereas, Mahlon
Brown served as Justice of the Peace for the sparsely populated town of Las
Vegas from 1941 to 1942, before joining the United States Navy in 1943 where he
served his country during World War II; and

whereas, This
distinguished former state Senators extensive career in public service
included serving as a member of the Executive Committee of the National
Conference of State Legislative Leaders from 1972 to 1975, Executive Committee
of the National Conference of State Legislatures from 1974 to 1975, Executive
Committee of the Western Council of State Governments from 1967 to 1973 and he
was appointed by President Nixon in 1969 and later reappointed in 1971 to serve
as a member of the Presidents Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations;
and

whereas, Mahlon
Brown represented Clark County as a Senator for 25 years from 1951 through
1976, participating in 14 regular sessions and 7 special sessions, during which
he never missed a roll call vote; and

whereas, During
his years as a Senator, Mahlon Brown served as Minority Floor Leader from 1955
to 1964, President pro Tempore from 1967 to 1968 and Majority Floor Leader from
1965 to 1975 which is the longest service of any Senator in Nevada history in
this capacity; and

whereas, As
one of the most respected legislators of Nevada history, Mahlon Brown was
honored for his dedicated legislative service by his colleagues in 1991 when he
was inducted into the Senate Hall of Fame; and

whereas, Senator
Browns distinguished legislative career will forever serve as a model for
members of this legislative body; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature express their heartfelt sympathy and sincere
condolences to B. Mahlon Browns surviving family including his two sons,
Mahlon and Stephen, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
B. Mahlon Brown III and Stephen Brown.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to propose and
submit to the several states an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States providing that the federal courts do not have the power to levy or
increase taxes.

whereas, The
United States Supreme Court, in Missouri v. Jenkins, 110 Sup. Ct. 1651 (1990), extended the power of the judicial branch of government by holding that a
federal court has the power to order an increase in state and local taxes; and

whereas, This
unprecedented decision violates one of the fundamental tenets of the doctrine
of separation of powers, that the members of the federal judiciary should not
have the power to tax; and

whereas, In
response to this decision, several members of Congress have introduced a
proposal to amend the Constitution of the United States to reestablish the
principle that the judiciary does not have the power to tax; and

whereas, In
addition to being introduced in Congress such a constitutional amendment has
also been proposed by several states; and

whereas, The
passage of such a constitutional amendment, first by a two-thirds majority in
both houses of Congress and then by three-fourths of the several states
legislatures or conventions, would serve to reverse an erroneous decision; and

whereas, The
proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States properly seeks to
prevent federal courts from levying or increasing taxes without representation
of the people and against the peoples wishes; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature hereby urges Congress to propose and submit to the several
states for ratification an amendment to the Constitution of the United States,
providing that neither the Supreme Court of the United States nor any inferior
court of the United States has the power to instruct or order a state or
political subdivision thereof, or an officer of a state or political subdivision,
to levy or increase taxes; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature calls upon the Nevada Congressional Delegation to use
immediately the full measure of their resources and influence to ensure the
passage of the amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature urges the legislatures of each of the several states
comprising the United States which have not yet made similar requests to urge
Congress to propose and submit to the several states for ratification an
amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation, and the presiding officer and minority party leader
in each house of the legislatures of each state in the Union; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

whereas, It
was with deepest sorrow and regret that members of the 68th Session of the
Nevada Legislature learned of the tragic death of 25-year-old Brent Thurman;
and

whereas, Brent
Thurman was competing in the final bull riding go-round at the National Finals
Rodeo held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on December 11, 1994,
when the bull he was riding crushed his neck, knocking him unconscious; and

whereas, During
the next week while Brent fought for his life, there was an outpouring of
support from the community and hospital staff of the University Medical Center; and

whereas, The
shock of witnessing this horrible tragedy brought together the entire Las Vegas
community and the nation as they anxiously waited and prayed that Brent Thurman
could beat the odds and survive; and

whereas, Tragically,
Brent Thurman lost his fight on December 17, 1994; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of this legislature and the residents of the State of Nevada extend their sincere condolences to the family and
friends of Brent Thurman; and be it further

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCongratulating the Mineral County High Schools girls basketball team for winning the state AA
championship.

whereas, For
the second year in a row, the Mineral County High Schools girls basketball
team won its conference and the zone and state championships in the AA league
with season records of 23-2 in 1994 and 28-2 in 1995; and

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby extend their
congratulations to the Mineral County High Schools girls basketball team upon
winning back-to-back state AA championships; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Mr. Joseph Blaney, Principal of Mineral County High School, and Head Coach
David Gelmstedt.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommemorates the 75th
anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States of America.

whereas, In
July 1848, the first Womens Rights Convention was held at Seneca Falls, New
York, at which the Declaration of Sentiments was adopted, advocating, among
other propositions, that women be granted the right to vote and stating [w]e
hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created
equal; and

whereas, In
the seven decades following the Womens Rights Convention, the proposition that
women be granted the right to vote became a subject of heated public debate and
discussion, upon which numerous marches were held and speeches were made, some
nearly resulting in riots; and

whereas, In
1890, Wyoming became the first state to grant women the right to vote, and in
1914, the women of Nevada were granted the right to vote; and

whereas, In
1918, President Woodrow Wilson urged the Congress of the United States to adopt
a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America
granting the right to vote to all American women; and

whereas, In
1918, the House of Representatives adopted a proposed amendment to the
Constitution of the United States of America stating that [t]he right of
citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the
United States or by any State on account of sex; and

whereas, In
1919, the Senate adopted the proposed amendment and sent it to the states for
ratification; and

whereas, At
the urging of Sadie Dotson Hurst, Nevadas first female legislator, the
Honorable Emmet D. Boyle, Governor of the State of Nevada, called a special session
of the Nevada Legislature for the purpose of ratifying the proposed amendment;
and

whereas, When
the special session of the Legislature convened on February 7, 1920,
Assemblywoman Hurst introduced Assembly Joint and Concurrent Resolution No. 1,
ratifying the proposed amendment, and presided over the Assembly during the
final consideration of the resolution; and

whereas, In
a special session lasting just over 4 hours, the Assembly passed the resolution
ratifying the proposed amendment by a vote of 25 to 1, while the Senate passed
the resolution unanimously; and

whereas, Governor
Boyle signed the resolution the same day, in the presence of Assemblywoman
Hurst and many of the women in Nevada who had been
instrumental in the fight for womens suffrage, making Nevada the 28th state to
ratify the proposed amendment; and

had been instrumental in the fight for womens suffrage,
making Nevada the 28th state to ratify the proposed amendment; and

whereas, On
August 26, 1920, the State of Tennessee became the 36th and final state to
ratify the 19th Amendment; and

whereas, The
ratification of the 19th Amendment granted 26 million American women the right
to vote; and

whereas, The
19th Amendment was ratified before the presidential election of November 1920,
allowing those 26 million American women to vote in that election, including
91-year-old Charlotte Woodward, the only surviving woman to have signed the
Declaration of Sentiments 72 years earlier in Seneca Falls; now, therefore, be
it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Nevada Legislature and the citizens it represents commemorate the 75th
anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States of America; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature finds that the female voters of today are grateful for
the courage, determination and persistence of our nations great women who
fought diligently for so many years to win the right to vote, including
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Carrie
Chapman Catt and Ann Martin, a native Nevadan.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCongratulating Dr.
Charles Elachi for being selected as the recipient of the Nevada Medal given by
the Desert Research Institute and sponsored by Nevada Bell.

whereas, Scientists
have made extraordinary advances in understanding the earths environment
largely because of the breakthroughs in radar technology which allow scientists
to view the Earth from space; and

whereas, Dr.
Charles Elachi has been a dominant figure in the development of the remote
sensing technologies that have made these important breakthroughs possible; and

whereas, Dr.
Elachi began his advanced education in Grenoble, France, where he earned his
Bachelors Degrees in physics and engineering; and

whereas, After
receiving Masters Degrees in electrical science, geology and business
administration, Dr. Elachi received his Doctorate in electrical sciences from
the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena in 1971; and

whereas, Dr.
Elachi has continued to work for NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the
California Institute of Technology in Pasadena and is the Assistant Laboratory
Director for Space Science and Instruments; and

whereas, Dr.
Elachi is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, holds four patents
for his work and is the author of more than 200 publications, including six
books; and

holds four patents for his work and is the author of more than
200 publications, including six books; and

whereas, Dr.
Elachis design and development of the Shuttle Imaging Radar-A, known widely by
the acronym SIR-A, was carried on the second test flight of the space shuttle Columbia in November 1981; and

whereas, Features
of the Earths surface were delineated in great detail by SIR-A, and in the
extremely dry areas of the eastern Sahara Desert, the radar system penetrated
the surface sand sheets to a depth of several meters revealing rock, alluvial
deposits and drainage structures, all quite undetectable from surface
indication or from more conventional imaging; and

whereas, SIR-B,
an imaging radar system of yet greater capability, provided surface images at a
variety of incidence angles and illumination geometries, making possible the
construction of stereoscopic images from the data; and

whereas, Dr.
Elachi has recently been selected as the Radar Team Leader for the Cassini
mission to Saturn and he is the principal investigator on the development of
the SIR-C, an even more capable system; and

whereas, Dr.
Elachis achievements and continuing contributions in this advanced technology
have been recognized and he is being honored this year as the recipient of the
Nevada Medal, which includes a $5,000 prize; and

whereas, The
Nevada Medal is an honor conferred by the Desert Research Institute of the
University and Community College System of Nevada in recognition of outstanding
scientific, engineering and technical achievements; and

whereas, The
Nevada Medal is sponsored by Nevada Bell, a member of the Pacific Telesis group
and provider of a variety of telecommunication services to northern Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby congratulate Dr.
Charles Elachi for being named the recipient of the 1995 Nevada Medal given by
the Desert Research Institute; and be it further

resolved, That
Nevada Bell is hereby commended for their continued sponsorship of this medal,
which offers well-deserved recognition to persons who have demonstrated
outstanding scientific, engineering and technical achievements; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Dr. Charles Elachi.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
ordinance of the Nevada constitution to repeal the disclaimer of interest of
the state in unappropriated public lands.

whereas, The
State of Nevada has a strong moral claim upon the public land retained by the
Federal Government within Nevadas borders; and

whereas, On
October 31, 1864, the Territory of Nevada was admitted to statehood on the
condition that it forever disclaim all right and title to unappropriated public
land within its boundaries; and

whereas, Nevada
received the least amount of land, 2,572,478 acres, and the smallest percentage
of its total area, 3.9 percent, of the land grant states in the Far West
admitted after 1864, while states of comparable location and soil, including
Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, received approximately 11 percent of their total
area in federal land grants; and

whereas, The
State of Texas, when admitted to the Union in 1845, retained ownership of all
unappropriated land within its borders; and

whereas, The
federal holdings in the State of Nevada constitute 86.7 percent of the area of
the state, and in Esmeralda, Lincoln, Mineral, Nye and White Pine counties the
Federal Government controls from 97 to 99 percent of the land; and

whereas, The
federal jurisdiction over the public domain is shared among several federal
agencies or departments which causes problems concerning the proper management
of the land and disrupts the normal relationship between a state, its residents
and its property; and

whereas, The
intent of the framers of the Constitution of the United States was to guarantee
to each of the states sovereignty over all matters within its boundaries except
for those powers specifically granted to the United States as agent of the
states; and

whereas, The
exercise of dominion and control of the public lands within the State of Nevada by the United States works a severe, continuous and debilitating hardship upon the
people of the State of Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
ordinance of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as
follows:

In obedience to the requirements of an act of the
Congress of the United States, approved March twenty-first, A.D. eighteen
hundred and sixty-four, to enable the people of Nevada to form a constitution
and state government, this convention, elected and convened in obedience to
said enabling act, do ordain as follows, and this ordinance shall be
irrevocable, without the consent of the United States and the people of the
State of Nevada:

First. That there shall be in this state
neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, otherwise than in the punishment for
crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.

Second. That perfect toleration of
religious sentiment shall be secured, and no inhabitant of said state shall
ever be molested, in person or property, on account of his or her mode of
religious worship.

Third. That the people inhabiting said
territory do agree and declare, that [they forever disclaim all
right and title to the unappropriated public lands lying within said territory,
and that the same shall be and remain at the sole and entire disposition of the
United States; and that]lands belonging to citizens of
the United States, residing without the said state, shall never be taxed higher
than the land belonging to the residents thereof; and that no taxes shall be
imposed by said state on lands or property therein belonging to, or which may
hereafter be purchased by, the United States, unless otherwise provided by the
Congress of the United States.

And be it further

resolved, That
the Legislature of the State of Nevada hereby urges the Congress of the United
States to consent to the amendment of the ordinance of the Nevada constitution
to remove the disclaimer concerning the right of the Federal Government to sole
and entire disposition of the unappropriated public lands in Nevada; and be it
further

resolved, That,
upon approval and ratification of the amendment proposed by this resolution by
the people of the State of Nevada, copies of this resolution be prepared and
transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Vice President of the United
States as presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of
Representatives and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be
it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval, except that,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, the proposed amendment to the
ordinance of the constitution of the State of Nevada, if approved and ratified
by the people of the State of Nevada, does not become effective until the
Congress of the United States consents to the amendment or upon a legal
determination that such consent is not necessary.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDesignating April 28,
1995, as Workers Memorial Day in Nevada.

whereas, On
April 28, 1995, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial
Organizations will observe Workers Memorial Day, a day to
remember workers who have been killed, injured or diseased on the job and to
renew the commitment to prevent these tragedies in the future; and

day to remember workers who have been killed, injured or
diseased on the job and to renew the commitment to prevent these tragedies in
the future; and

whereas, This
date has significance in that it is the anniversary of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act; and

whereas, Every
year more than 6 million workers are killed, injured or diseased on the job
which amounts to approximately one worker every 5 seconds; and

whereas, In
the State of Nevada there have been over 70 deaths caused in work-related
injuries in the past 2 1/2 years; and

whereas, Too
often these tragedies and the devastation they cause for the workers, their
families and co-workers are quickly forgotten; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby designate April
28, 1995, as Workers Memorial Day, a day to honor workers who have died as a
result of work-related injuries; and be it further

resolved, That
residents of Nevada are hereby urged to observe this day by recognizing the
need for strengthening the safety in the workplace so that future tragedies are
prevented.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommemorating 100 years of
women serving in state legislatures.

whereas, One
hundred years ago, the first women ever elected as state legislators,
Republicans Clara Cressingham, Carrie Clyde Holly and Frances S. Klock, were
sworn into office in the State of Colorado; and

whereas, By
the time the United States Constitution was amended in 1920 to allow women to
vote nationally, at least 69 women had served in 12 state legislatures,
including the Nevada Legislature; and

whereas, With
the election to the Nevada Legislature of Republican Sadie D. Hurst of Reno in 1918, Nevada was among the first states in the country to swear in a woman
legislator; and

whereas, Today
women account for 21 percent of all legislators nationally, and 26 percent of
legislators in the western states; and

whereas, The
68th session of the Nevada Legislature maintains the second highest percentage
of women legislators in the country, with 35 percent; and

whereas, The
National Foundation for Women Legislators, Inc., which serves as the
educational arm of the National Order of Women Legislators, the oldest professional association for women legislators in
the country, is coordinating state, regional and national celebrations to
commemorate 100 years of women serving in state legislatures; and

the oldest professional association for women legislators in
the country, is coordinating state, regional and national celebrations to
commemorate 100 years of women serving in state legislatures; and

whereas, To
elevate public knowledge and awareness of womens roles in the legislature, the
State of Nevada will participate in this celebration on August 24, 1995, at the
Sands Hotel in Las Vegas; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature extend their
congratulations and sincerest appreciation to all women legislators, past and
present, who have represented this battle-born state for their outstanding
contributions and accomplishments; and be it further

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDesignating the last week
in April as Collector Car Week.

whereas, The
automobile has played a significant role in the growth of our nation throughout
the 20th century; and

whereas, The
restoration and exhibition of automobiles from our past is an activity which
promotes cooperation and strengthens friendships as it becomes an increasingly
important and popular hobby for many families; and

whereas, For
the past 9 years the cities of Reno and Sparks, recognizing this interest, have
hosted Hot August Nights, a successful event which celebrates the past with
numerous activities relating to the automobile; and

whereas, The
members of the Nevada Legislature recognize the impact the automobile has had
on our country and support wholeheartedly all activities involved in the
restoration and exhibition of these fine automobiles; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature commend
the car clubs and organizations in Nevada and support the wholesome activities
associated with them as they bring back nostalgic memories of days gone by; and
be it further

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONExpressing concern and
extending condolences to the residents of Oklahoma City.

whereas, The
members of the Nevada Legislature and the residents of the State of Nevada were
saddened and deeply grieved to learn of the tragedy which befell Oklahoma City
on April 19, 1995; and

whereas, This
inhumane act of violence has touched the hearts of all Americans as they share
with the residents of Oklahoma City in their shock and despair over the loss of
innocent lives; and

whereas, The
volunteer and professional rescue workers from Oklahoma and all across the
country have risked their own lives and demonstrated truly commendable spirit
in their heroic efforts to find and aid the survivors of this senseless
tragedy; and

whereas, The
residents of the State of Nevada extend their heartfelt sympathy to the
survivors of the victims, those who were injured and those who continue to
mourn the loss of friends, family and loved ones; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature, representing all residents of Nevada, express
their concern and extend condolences to the residents of Oklahoma City for the
tragedy which has befallen this beautiful city; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature pledges its full support to the law enforcement efforts
to apprehend and convict the perpetrators of this heinous crime; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Governor Frank Keating of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Mayor Ronald Norick;
and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 59, SJR 16

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 16Committee on Natural Resources

FILE NUMBER 59

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to maintain the
United States Geological Survey.

whereas, The
United States Geological Survey was established by Congress in 1879; and

whereas, In
preparing the budget for the next federal fiscal year, Congress is considering
the elimination of the United States Geological Survey; and

whereas, The
United States Geological Survey has provided valuable services in measuring and
studying the quality and quantity of the surface-water and ground-water
resources of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, The
data provided by the United States Geological Survey is vital to the services
provided by the State Engineer and other governmental and educational entities
within the State of Nevada which are responsible for the control of floods, the
teaching of biological sciences, the protection and preservation of endangered
species and the protection of water quality; and

whereas, It
is imperative that the United States Geological Survey continue its studies of
the hydrology and geology of the State of Nevada before a decision is made
concerning the possible disposal of high-level radioactive waste in the State
of Nevada; and

whereas, It
is anticipated that if the United States Geological Survey is maintained, it
will continue its cooperation with the State of Nevada and assist in several
projects essential to the future of the State of Nevada, including, without
limitation:

1. A study of the cumulative effects of
mining below the water table in the northeastern portion of the State of Nevada;

2. An analysis of reasonable alternatives
for resolving disputes concerning various rivers in the State of Nevada;

3. Studies of possible policies and
programs to meet the rapidly growing requirements for water in Clark County , Nevada; and

4. An analysis of the deep carbonate
systems underlying much of the eastern and southern portions of the State of Nevada;

now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature urges Congress to maintain the United States Geological
Survey; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate of the State of Nevada prepare and transmit a copy
of this resolution to the Vice President of the United States as presiding
officer of the Senate of the United States, the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation, the
Director of the United States Geological Survey, the Secretary of the Interior
and the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science of the Department of the Interior;
and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 60, SJR 9

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 9Committee on Natural Resources

FILE NUMBER 60

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONExpressing the support of the
Nevada Legislature for exchanges of land involving the Bureau of Land
Management and the Colorado River Commission which would result in additional
land for Laughlin, Nevada.

whereas, The
town of Laughlin, Nevada, is an unincorporated town located on the banks of the
Colorado River in the southern tip of Clark County, Nevada; and

whereas, The
current population of Laughlin is estimated at 7,500 residents, but may be
increased, with existing facilities for water and sewage treatment, to an
estimated 15,000 additional residents; and

whereas, Because
of Laughlins unique location and warm climate, numerous tourists and visitors
travel to Laughlin each year, and it is estimated that the number of hotel
rooms in Laughlin will increase to approximately 11,000; and

whereas, The
dramatic influx of visitors and permanent residents in the Laughlin area has
resulted in an exploding economy and a corresponding need for land upon which
to expand; and

whereas, Much
of the land adjacent to or surrounding the unincorporated boundaries of Laughlin
is under the control of the Federal Government, through the Bureau of Land Management;
and

whereas, The
board of county commissioners of Clark County requested the Colorado River
Commission and the Bureau of Land Management to initiate a process to exchange
certain lands administered by the commission for certain federal land in
Laughlin, and the commission has approved that request and directed its staff
to initiate that process; and

whereas, Successful
exchanges of land involving the Bureau of Land Management and the Colorado
River Commission are of great benefit in fulfilling Laughlins need for
additional land; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature hereby expresses its support for exchanges of land involving
the Bureau of Land Management and the Colorado River Commission which would
result in additional land for Laughlin, Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Secretary of the Interior, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management in
Nevada and the Chairman of the Colorado River Commission; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to pass
legislation prohibiting each state from imposing a tax on the income from a
pension of a person who is not a resident of that state.

whereas, Nevada is one of the fastest growing states in the nation; and

whereas, The
continuous influx of persons into this state promotes a growing, healthy and
diversified economy; and

whereas, Many
persons who migrate into this state are retired and live on limited and fixed
incomes; and

whereas, Many
of these persons retire to Nevada with the expectation of being exempt from any
state income tax and have planned their finances accordingly; and

whereas, For
many of these persons, the income that they earn from their pension, savings
and other investments is barely sufficient to pay their expenses and offset
inflation; and

whereas, Other
states have enacted legislation that authorizes the imposition of a tax on
income from a pension that originates in those states, even if the person who
earns the income resides in another state; and

whereas, As
a result, many persons who have retired to Nevada are required to pay a tax
imposed by other states on the income from their pensions; and

whereas, These
laws have placed an unexpected and often insurmountable financial burden on
many of these persons; and

whereas, United
States Representative Barbara Vucanovich has introduced a bill in the House of
Representatives, H.R. 394 of the 104th Congress, 1st Session (1995), which
would prohibit each state from imposing a tax on the income from a pension of
any person who is not a resident of that state; and

whereas, United
States Senator Harry Reid has introduced a similar bill in the Senate, S. 44 of
the 104th Congress, 1st Session (1995); now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to pass H.R. 394 or
S. 44 of the 104th Congress, 1st Session (1995), which would
prohibit each state from imposing a tax on the income from a pension of any
person who is not a resident of that state; and be it further

would prohibit each state from imposing a tax on the income
from a pension of any person who is not a resident of that state; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate, the
Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 62, SJR 8

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 8Committee on Natural Resources

FILE NUMBER 62

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Congress of the
United States to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for the
development of recovery plans for endangered and threatened species and a
consideration of the impact of the Act on the economic growth and development
of the geographic areas in which protected species are located.

whereas, The
Endangered Species Act of 1973 was enacted for the express purpose of providing
a program for the conservation of endangered and threatened species of
wildlife, fish and plants and to provide a means whereby the various ecosystems
upon which such species depend may be conserved; and

whereas, Since
its enactment, the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the several amendments
thereto have been successful in protecting various species of wildlife from
extinction, including the American bald eagle, and have increased the awareness
of the American public as to the need for protecting the many diverse and
unique species of wildlife in the United States; and

whereas, Despite
its successes, the Endangered Species Act of 1973 has also been criticized as
containing draconian and intransigent provisions which do not allow for the
consideration of its impact upon the ever-present need for human growth and
development; and

whereas, The
enforcement of the provisions of the Act often requires restrictions to be
placed upon economic growth and development in the geographic areas in which
protected habitats are located, thereby creating hardships upon the persons
residing within those geographic areas; and

whereas, The
recent controversy surrounding the protection of the spotted owl in the
northwestern United States and its impact upon the logging industry provides a
dramatic example of the need to balance competing interests in the area of
wildlife protection; and

whereas, The
Congress of the United States has made several appropriations of money to
assist in carrying out the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973,
and is currently considering making another such appropriation; and

whereas, In
conjunction with making such an appropriation, Congress may also consider the
enactment of various amendments to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, thereby
creating an opportunity for Congress to restructure the provisions of the Act
and to carry out a more balanced approach to the protection of endangered and
threatened species of wildlife; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Congress of the United States is hereby urged to include in the appropriations
act that is currently under consideration to fund the Endangered Species Act of
1973, an amendment which would provide for a consideration of the impact the
Act may have on the economic growth and development of those geographical areas
in which protected species of wildlife, fish and plants are located; and be it
further

resolved, That
Congress is further urged to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to
require the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to prepare and cause to be
published a proposed recovery plan for each species declared endangered or
threatened, including an analysis of the costs and benefits of the plan and an
assessment of its impact on private property that will be affected by the plan,
before taking any regulatory actions or carrying out any management activities
for that species; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONClaiming the sovereignty of the
State of Nevada pursuant to the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and delegated to the Federal Government by
the Constitution of the United States.

whereas, The
10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States states that the powers
not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to
the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people; and

whereas, The
10th Amendment confirms that the scope of power of the Federal Government is no
more than that which is specifically enumerated and delegated to the Federal
Government by the Constitution of the United States; and

whereas, The
power of the states, as stated in the 10th Amendment, indicates that the
Federal Government was created by the several states specifically to act as an
agent of the states; and

whereas, By
requiring the various states to carry out certain federal mandates, the Federal
Government is demonstrably treating the states as agents of the Federal
Government; and

whereas, Many
federal mandates may be in direct violation of the Constitution of the United
States, and may, therefore, infringe upon the powers reserved to the states or
to the people by the 10th Amendment; and

whereas, In
the case of New York v. United States, 112 S.Ct. 2408 (1992), the
Supreme Court of the United States stated that the Congress of the United
States may not simply commandeer the legislative and regulatory processes of
the states, and that Congress exercises its conferred powers subject to the
limitations contained in the Constitution; and

whereas, Numerous
proposals from previous presidential administrations and some now proposed by
the current presidential administration and Congress may further violate the
10th Amendment and other provisions of the Constitution of the United States;
now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
State of Nevada hereby claims sovereignty pursuant to the 10th Amendment to the
Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and
delegated to the Federal Government by the Constitution of the United States;
and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution serve as a notice and demand to the Federal Government, as the
agent of the State of Nevada, to cease and desist immediately the enactment and
enforcement of mandates which are beyond the scope of the enumerated powers
delegated to the Federal Government by the Constitution of the United States;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States as
presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives
and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

whereas, Lourinda
Mariane Rahbeck was born on March 10, 1901, to Peter K. Rahbeck and Teena May
Collins Rahbeck in Gardnerville, Nevada; and

whereas, While
attending the University of Nevada in 1922, Lourinda Rahbeck decided to accept
a teaching position in the Ruby Valley near Elko; and

whereas, After
a 5-day journey from Reno to Deeth via train to Elko and horse-drawn sleigh across
the 70-mile-long Ruby Valley, Lourinda Rahbeck arrived at the I. E. Wines
Ranch, a ranch which would become a way of life for Lourinda; and

whereas, This
captivating young teacher fell in love with and married the owners son, James
B. Wines, and together they raised five children, Blaine, Calvin, Gordon, Mary
Lou (Armuth) and Carroll, known as Buster; and

whereas, Kerosene
lanterns, a wood-burning stove for cooking, no indoor plumbing, ironing with a
flat iron on clothes which had to be washed by hand in the creek, were all a
part of life that Lourinda Wines willingly accepted as she raised her family in
those early years; and

whereas, Since
James passed on in 1959, Lourinda Wines has continued to operate the ranch and
even joined the Nevada Cattlemens Association in her late husbands place; and

whereas, Lourinda
is a charter member of the American National CowBelles Association, now known
as the American National CattleWomens Association and she founded the Elko
County and Nevada State CowBelle organizations; and

whereas, In
1989, Lourinda Wines was selected as the outstanding CattleWoman of the Year at
the National Convention and in 1991 she was named Elko County Cattlewomens
Mother of the Year; and

whereas, Lourinda
Wines is also active in the Presbyterian Church of Elko, Ruby Valley Friendship
Club, American Association of University Women, Northeastern Nevada Historical
Society, Wells Rural Electric Board, Hospital Auxiliary and a china painting
club; and

whereas, As
current chairman for the Political Action Committee of the Nevada Cattlemens
Association, Lourinda continues to stay busy raising money for this
organization; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature commend Lourinda Wines for her years of
contributions to this state and honor her for her tenacity,
honesty and determination, all of which have made Lourinda Wines one of
Nevadas great ladies; and be it further

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending Wuzzie Dick
George and her family for preserving the traditions of the Northern Paiute
People of the Stillwater Marsh.

whereas, Wuzzie
Dick George, whose first name means Small Animal in Paiute, was born into a
band of the Northern Paiutes around 1880 in Jersey Valley near the Stillwater
Mountain Range of western Nevada; and

whereas, During
her childhood, Wuzzie Dick George learned valuable cultural skills including
gathering, cutting and treating tules and cattails for use in crafting tule
bags, tule duck decoys, tule balsa boats and cattail mats for covering houses;
and

whereas, Wuzzie
Dick George volunteered countless hours to teach her skills to others and to
record the Paiute language and her memories of past lifeways for posterity; and

whereas, Wuzzie
Dick George worked tirelessly as a participant in the creation of the film Tule
Technology: Northern Paiute Uses of Marsh Resources in Western Nevada which
was produced by the Smithsonian Institution and has enabled millions of
Americans to share in the rich traditions of the Paiute heritage; and

whereas, Wuzzie
Dick George, until her death in 1984, honored and preserved the ways of her
ancestors by teaching her skills and respect for tradition to her children and
grandchildren, even after being afflicted with arthritis and suffering a stroke
during the last years of her life; and

whereas, Jimmy
George, the husband of Wuzzie Dick George, was a Native American born between
1875 and 1879 below the south branch of the Carson River in western Nevada
where he spent his boyhood learning to hunt waterfowl and rabbits, discovering
the customs of his ancestors and developing such skills as making tule balsa
boats; and

whereas, Jimmy
George, both before and during his marriage to Wuzzie Dick George, spent a
major portion of his life working at Soda Lake and on various ranches near
Fallon, Nevada, while continuing to engage in the Native American traditions of
creating tule duck decoys, boats and mats; and

whereas, Jimmy
George became a Native American doctor, or shaman, and earned the respect of
his community by effectively treating nearly 1,000 patients; and

whereas, Jimmy
George donated numerous hours demonstrating his skills, sharing his vast
knowledge of the history of his people and relating his own personal stories
and memories to historians; and

whereas, The
native artistry of the Northern Paiute People of the Stillwater Marsh continues
to be preserved through such projects as a diorama of a camp scene that
includes tule baskets, tule duck decoys, a tule balsa boat and a cattail house
created for the Churchill County Museum and Archives in Fallon, Nevada; and

whereas, The
exhibit in the Churchill County Museum and Archives was refurbished by a son of
Wuzzie and Jimmy George, Ivan George, with his sons, Martin and Davin; and

whereas, Pride
in Paiute history and tradition is kept alive through the continued efforts of
all members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe who teach their children and
grandchildren the ways of their ancestors, the Northern Paiute People of the
Stillwater Marsh; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature commend the Fallon
Paiute-Shoshone Tribe and the George family for their efforts to honor and keep
alive the memory of their ancestors by teaching their history and carrying on
their work; and be it further

resolved, That
the members of the Nevada Legislature commend Wuzzie and Jimmy George for their
lifelong effort to develop and teach the traditions, crafts and skills of their
ancestors; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Alvin Moyle, Chairman, of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, to the sons of
Wuzzie and Jimmy George, Ivan George of Fallon, Nevada, and Ashley George of
Sacramento, California, to the granddaughter of Wuzzie and Jimmy George,
Louella George Thomas of Fallon, Nevada, and to the great-grandson of Wuzzie
and Jimmy George, Joey Allen of Fallon, Nevada.

whereas, The
Las Vegas Dustdevils gained the support and affection of the Las Vegas
community as the newly formed soccer expansion team rallied to win the Continental Indoor Soccer League championship on
October 8, 1994; and

to win the Continental Indoor Soccer League championship on
October 8, 1994; and

whereas, The
Dustdevils had finished third in the Continental Indoor Soccer League Western
Division during the regular season with a 17-11 record, while the Dallas
Sidekicks had placed first in the Eastern Division with a 24-4 record; and

whereas, The
final game of the season provided the record crowd a thrilling climax as the
Las Vegas Dustdevils beat the Dallas Sidekicks 9-8 in the third and deciding
game of the Continental Indoor Soccer League championship series; and

whereas, Throughout
the season it became apparent through the performance of the members of this
highly respected team that these men embodied such outstanding traits of
character as tenacity, resilience, confidence and pride, providing an
inspiration to the youth of Nevada; and

whereas, The
State of Nevada is proud to have such a fine group of young men representing it
and looks forward to an exciting future for indoor soccer; now, therefore, be
it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Nevada Legislature congratulates the members of the Las Vegas Dustdevils,
including Dan Barber, Carlos Bordinhao, Doug Borgel, Thies Carstens, Gus
Castaneda, Tommy Crane, Ben Erickson, Mark Kerlin, Emmett Mielbrecht, Cliff
Odle, Danny Packer, Brett Phillips, Oscar Pisano, Colin Rocke, Roderick Scott,
Branko Segota, Rusty Troy, Tarik Walker and Gary Young for their outstanding
performances; and be it further

resolved, That
this body commends Head Coach Guy Newman and Assistant Coaches Ian Fulton and
John Kennedy for their dedication and hard work; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Head Coach Guy Newman.

whereas, The
Senate of the Legislature of the State of Nevada has established a Senate Hall
of Fame whose members are selected by leadership from those past Senators who
have served with distinction; and

whereas, Certain
past state Senators have distinguished themselves with their exemplary
contributions to the State of Nevada; and

whereas, Frank
Proctor came to Nevada in 1858, and after giving the name Carson City to the
small town he helped to create, he became a delegate to Nevadas 1864
Constitutional Convention; and

whereas, Frank
Proctor served in the Nevada Legislature during the first three regular
sessions, from 1864 to 1868, as the esteemed Senator from Nye County and as the
first Democrat elected to the Senate; and

whereas, Frank
Proctor was a proponent of popular sovereignty and states rights, and
supported changing Nevadas laws to give women the right to vote and hold
public office; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That Senator Francis Marion Frank
Proctor, truly one of Nevadas founding fathers, is hereby inducted into the
Senate Hall of Fame of the Legislature of the State of Nevada.

SENATE RESOLUTIONInducting John E. Robbins into the
Senate Hall of Fame.

whereas, The
Senate of the Legislature of the State of Nevada has established a Senate Hall
of Fame whose members are selected by leadership from those past Senators who
have served with distinction; and

whereas, Certain
past state Senators have distinguished themselves with their exemplary
contributions to the State of Nevada; and

whereas, John
E. Robbins was a distinguished Senator from Elko County for 20 years, serving
as Senate Majority Leader during his freshman session in 1935, and as Majority
or Minority Leader of the Senate every session thereafter until his death in
1954; and

whereas, In
the regular session of 1947, Senator Robbins was one of three sponsors of
landmark legislation to assist workers in the state, the Nevada Industrial
Insurance Act and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act; and

whereas, Senator
Robbins, who was an attorney in his private career, served on the Senate
Judiciary Committee throughout his years in the Senate and chaired the
committee twice, one of those times as the only chairman who was a Democrat in
a Senate controlled by Republican members; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That Senator John E. Robbins, a
highly respected leader and statesman who graced the legislative hallways with
dignity and pride, is hereby inducted into the Senate Hall of Fame of the
Legislature of the State of Nevada.

whereas, The
Senate of the Legislature of the State of Nevada has established a Senate Hall
of Fame whose members are selected by leadership from those past Senators who
have served with distinction; and

whereas, Certain
past state Senators have distinguished themselves with their exemplary
contributions to the State of Nevada; and

whereas, Walter
R. Whitacre, who was recognized by his colleagues for his dependability and
quiet competence, devoted 22 years to public service as a Legislator from Lyon
County, with 14 of those years served in the Senate; and

whereas, As
a Senator, Walter R. Whitacre served as Senate Majority Leader in the regular
sessions of 1959, 1960 and 1961 and as President Pro Tempore in 1963; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That Walter R. Whitacre, a man who
at the time of his death in 1966 had the distinction of serving in 20 regular
and special sessions of the Legislature and having more years of consecutive
service on the Legislative Commission than any other member, is hereby inducted
into the Senate Hall of Fame of the Legislature of the State of Nevada; and be
it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Ross
E. Whitacre, son of the late Senator Whitacre.

whereas, The
Senate of the Legislature of the State of Nevada has established a Senate Hall
of Fame whose members are selected by leadership from those past Senators who
have served with distinction; and

whereas, Certain
past state Senators have distinguished themselves with their exemplary
contributions to the State of Nevada; and

whereas, Melvin
D. Close, Jr., ably represented the residents of Clark County for 18 years in
the Nevada Legislature, serving as an Assemblyman from 1965 to 1970, as a
Senator from 1971 to 1982, and in the leadership posts of Assembly Speaker,
Assembly Minority Leader, and for two regular sessions as President Pro Tempore
of the Senate; and

whereas, Major
legislation sponsored by Senator Close included the creation of what is now the
State Environmental Commission in an act to control air pollution and measures
to protect the victims of crime; and

whereas, Because
of Melvin D. Close, Jr.s experience as an attorney and his attention to
detail, many of his fellow legislators considered him to be one of the Senates
most astute Chairmen of the Senate Judiciary Committee, a position he held for
several sessions; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That Senator Melvin D. Close, Jr.,
a highly respected member of the Senate for almost 2 decades, is hereby
inducted into the Senate Hall of Fame of the Legislature of the State of
Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Senator Melvin D. Close, Jr.

SENATE RESOLUTIONInducting C. Clifton Young into the
Senate Hall of Fame.

whereas, The
Senate of the Legislature of the State of Nevada has established a Senate Hall
of Fame whose members are selected by leadership from those past Senators who
have served with distinction; and

whereas, Certain
past state Senators have distinguished themselves with their exemplary
contributions to the State of Nevada; and

whereas, C.
Clifton Young served with distinction and integrity as a Senator from Washoe
County for 14 years, from 1967 through 1980, following two terms as Nevadas
Representative in Congress from 1953 to 1956; and

whereas, In
1984, the people of the State of Nevada elected C. Clifton Young to the Nevada
Supreme Court, and the honorable C. Clifton Young has proven himself to be one
of this states outstanding jurists; and

whereas, C.
Clifton Young has been a leader of a number or organizations, including
President of the National Wildlife Federation, a member of the Board of
Governors of the State Bar of Nevada and one of the founders of the Nevada
Judicial Historical Society; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That Justice C. Clifton Young, a
man who has represented the residents of this state with the utmost honesty and
integrity, is hereby inducted into the Senate Hall of Fame of the Legislature
of the State of Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Honorable C. Clifton Young.

SENATE RESOLUTIONInducting Leola H. Armstrong as an
honorary member of the Senate Hall of Fame.

whereas, Leola
H. Armstrong is a native Nevadan who began her career in state government as
Minute Clerk in the Nevada Legislature in 1949; and

whereas, Leola
Armstrong was elected Secretary of the Senate during the special session of
1958 and masterly fulfilled the demands of that position for 24 years until her
retirement in 1981; and

whereas, In
addition to her 33 years of dedicated service in the Nevada Senate, Leola
Armstrong has worked to improve government in Nevada for many years as
Executive Director of Common Cause/Nevada; and

whereas, The
Senate of the Legislature of the State of Nevada wishes to recognize Leola H.
Armstrong for her competency and quick wit and for her exceptional service to
this legislative body; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That Leola H. Armstrong, who has
continued to serve the State of Nevada in an exemplary manner,
is hereby inducted as an honorary member of the Senate Hall of Fame of the
Legislature of the State of Nevada; and be it further

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONUrging the Department of
Education and the Department of Human Resources to participate fully in the
national Kids Count survey.

whereas, The
Kids Count survey, conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Center
for the Study of Social Policy, profiles the condition of children in the
United States by measuring the health and the economic, educational and social
well-being of those children; and

whereas, The
overarching goal of the Kids Count survey, and the policies and programs
established by individual states in response to the survey, is to foster a
greater statewide and national commitment to improving the outcomes for
vulnerable children and their families; and

whereas, The
profile of the condition of children generated by the Kids Count survey is a
powerful indicator of the needs of those children which can be used to improve
existing policies and programs, or establish new policies and programs,
affecting the children of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, The
accuracy and value of this information for the benefit of the children of this
state is wholly dependent upon the full participation of the State of Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Department of Education and the Department of Human Resources is hereby urged
to participate fully in the national Kids Count survey; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Director of the Department of Human
Resources.

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๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 2937๊

FILE NUMBER 74, AR 9

Assembly Resolution
No. 9Assemblymen Batten, Williams and Arberry

FILE NUMBER 74

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONExpressing commitment to and
support for the ideals and concepts of properly designed affirmative action
programs.

whereas, It
is a commonly held belief that the United States is a nation which was founded
upon the ideals of fairness and equal opportunity; and

whereas, The
unfortunate reality, which has been repeatedly recognized by the courts of this
country, is that the Constitution of the United States was neither color-blind
nor gender neutral and therefore tolerated racial and gender inequities for
almost 200 years; and

whereas, Most
residents of this country become cognizant of this fact during the 1960s with
the realization that most job categories, professions and college admissions
were overwhelmingly dominated by white males; and

whereas, To
achieve those originating ideals of fairness and equal opportunity, a national
policy for equal employment opportunity was established in 1961 when President
John F. Kennedy ordered the Federal Government itself and companies which
conducted business with the Federal Government to eliminate from their
workplaces any discrimination based on race, creed, color or national origin; and

whereas, During
the subsequent Johnson administration, the policy of affirmative action was
first implemented as a tool to open opportunity and fairness for all qualified
applicants in the workplace and in education; and

whereas, Affirmative
action is a policy which negates the effects of historic and continuing
patterns of discrimination against qualified applicants and beneficially
produces a richly diversified work force or student body; and

whereas, Properly
designed affirmative action programs allow those who are equally qualified, but
who were previously underrepresented, to obtain equal access to the basic
rights of every citizen of the United States; and

whereas, The
goal of affirmative action has since been expanded to include the elimination
of discrimination on the basis of sex; and

whereas, Even
though affirmative action has advanced the ideals of fairness and equal
opportunity, the reality is that discrimination and prejudice still exist in
this nation because social conditions have not sufficiently progressed to
eliminate all unfairness and inequality in such areas as employment, rate of
pay, professional advancement and housing; and

whereas, Female
employees are paid an average of $.72 for each $1 that is paid to male
employees for the same job, and when considered separately, nonwhite females
earn even less at $.65 for each $1 paid to a male employee for the same job;
and

whereas, Further
evidence that the goal of equal opportunity has not yet been met is illustrated
by the fact that 92,000 civil rights cases were filed with the United States
Justice Department in 1994; and

whereas, It
is a common misconception that affirmative action gives a preference to
unqualified applicants; and

whereas, The
truth is that affirmative action allows employers and institutions of higher
learning to set goals (not quotas) which will enable them, only after
establishing that the remaining applicants are equally qualified, to consider
race, ethnicity and gender as criteria for selection; and

whereas, It
is also a common misconception that affirmative action causes qualified white
males to be treated unfairly when they apply for employment or educational
opportunities, and interferes with their expectation that they possess a unique
entitlement to those opportunities; and

whereas, The
truth is that properly designed affirmative action plans actually embrace our
traditional notions of competition which, unfortunately, include the universal
and historical reality that when a finite number of positions are available,
some candidates, though qualified, will be turned away; and

whereas, While
impressive gains in many job categories have been made, the federal Glass
Ceiling Commission recently reported that 95 percent of corporate Americas
upper management (defined as vice president and above) are still white males;
and

whereas, Affirmative
action should continue, without myth and without apology, to be a tool which
allows the consideration of race, ethnicity and gender as additional criteria
that may be used in choosing among the many qualified applicants for employment
or educational opportunities; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That the members of the Assembly
of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby express their commitment
to and support for the ideals and concepts of properly designed affirmative
action plans; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Governor for distribution to the head of each agency in the executive
department of the state government, to the Attorney General for distribution to
each District Attorney in the State of Nevada, to the Board of Regents of the
University and Community College System of Nevada, to the Executive Director of
the Nevada Association of Counties for distribution to each board of county
commissioners in this state, and to the Executive Director of the Nevada League
of Cities for distribution to each city council in the State of Nevada.

whereas, The
members of the Nevada Legislature note with profound sorrow the passing of
Jeanne Demuth Dini, on June 27, 1994; and

whereas, The
untimely death of Jeanne Dini has been felt by all who knew her personally or
through her many altruistic endeavors and civic activities; and

whereas, Jeanne
Demuth was born on December 22, 1929, in Minnesota and moved to Nevada as a young woman; and

whereas, Jeanne
Demuth attended the University of Nevada in Reno, where she studied nursing and
met and married her husband Joseph E. Dini, Jr., in 1949; and

whereas, Jeanne
Dini was a loving wife to Joe, a loving mother to their four sons, Jay, George,
David and Mike, a loving grandmother to twelve grandchildren and one
great-grandchild and a true friend to those who knew her; and

whereas, Despite
Jeanne Dinis genuine caring nature, she was never characterized as being
indecisive or weak-kneed, as evidenced by her sons affectionate references to
her as The Warden; and

whereas, During
her lifetime, Jeanne Dini rendered tremendous service to the residents of
Nevada through her long-time contributions as a member of the Personnel
Commission of the State of Nevada and her extensive efforts to support rural
mental health clinics, rural historic preservation and many other social
issues; and

whereas, Jeanne
Dinis life was woven firmly into the very fabric of Yerington, Mason Valley
and Lyon County in countless ways, from her work in the family business to her
tireless efforts to preserve Yeringtons hospital (the South Lyon Medical
Center) and from her service as chair of the ongoing drive to restore
Yeringtons historic Grammar School #9 to her extensive service on the local
planning commission; and

whereas, Jeanne
Dini built an enviable record of service with numerous civic, religious and
fraternal organizations, including the Order of Eastern Star for which she
served as Grand Martha, Soroptimist International, the Democratic Womens Club,
Beta Sigma Phi, Holy Family Catholic Church and the Italian Catholic
Federation; and

whereas, At
the foundation of Jeanne Dinis extensive community involvement rested her deep
concern for and commitment to people, most especially children and those less
fortunate, for whom she was a fierce champion; and

whereas, Jeanne
Dinis life of service to others illustrated the words of wisdom found in an
ancient church which say, The more you give, the more you get; the more you do
unselfishly, the more you live abundantly; for only what we give away, enriches
us from day to day; and

whereas, Jeanne
Dini deeply respected the legislative process and was the constant companion
and chief supporter of her husband, long-time Speaker Joe Dini, at the Nevada
State Legislature, prompting Yeringtons Mason Valley News upon her passing to
remember her in an editorial entitled, Godspeed Madam Speaker; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature extend their heartfelt condolences to the family
of Jeanne Dini; and be it further

resolved, That
in Jeanne Dini, Nevada has lost a wonderful woman and gracious lady whose hard
work left numerous visible reminders of her efforts to make Nevada a better
place, and whose belief in people left an indelible mark on the thousands of
Nevadans lives which she touched; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to each of Jeannes sons, Jay, George, David and Mike, and to her loving husband,
Joe.

whereas, Deena
Marie Rizzo was born on June 28, 1973, in Niagara Falls, New York; and

whereas, When
Deena Rizzo was only 2 years of age, her family moved to Las Vegas where she
later attended Doris French Elementary School, Cannon Junior High School,
Chaparral High School and Valley High School; and

whereas, Deena
Rizzo tackled life with enthusiasm and a zest for living which included
participation in Pop Warner football as a cheerleader for her brothers team,
Bobby Sox softball, soccer and slow pitch softball; and

whereas, As
a young girl, Deena became entranced with the art of dance and as she pursued
this interest, her abilities and talent improved to such a degree that she
performed in several promotional dance programs while she was in college; and

whereas, Deena
Rizzo had aspirations of becoming a teacher, and after receiving a Raythean
Scholarship, she attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to pursue this career;
and

whereas, Deena
Rizzo lived her short life always attempting to please others and looking
forward toward her career as a teacher when she could help children learn to
follow their dreams; and

whereas, Tragically,
this beautiful young lady was denied her own dreams within seconds when a
driver with blood-alcohol level of 0.05 killed her as she was returning home
from a friends house on March 6, 1993; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature honor the memory of Deena
Rizzo as they extend their heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Deenas
parents, Cecile and Nicholas Rizzo of Henderson, her brother, Todd Rizzo of
Phoenix, Arizona, her grandparents, Stella Kashur and Nick and Anna Rizzo and
her uncle and godfather, Richard Rizzo, all of Las Vegas; and be it further

resolved, That
this legislative body hereby vows to support efforts to end the violent crime
of drunken driving, thereby reducing the number of fatalities and injuries to
innocent victims such as Deena Rizzo; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Cecile and Nicholas Rizzo.

whereas, Brian
Blakemore decided to make his 100th skydiving jump a memorable one when he
joined an expedition composed of 75 skydivers from around the world whose goal
was to parachute onto the North Pole; and

whereas, As
one of only five jumpers from the United States, Brian was ecstatic to be given
this opportunity to participate in an adventure which would include flying from
Las Vegas to New York City, then on to Moscow for 2 days of sight-seeing and
finally traveling by Russian jet to the Siberian town of Khatanga where the
participants would stay until favorable weather conditions allowed them to fly
to a Russian air base at the edge of the polar ice cap; and

whereas, On
April 17, 1995, Brian made his 100th jump and upon his successful landing,
placed the Nevada state flag on the North Pole; and

whereas, The
members of the team all jumped successfully, with only one minor injury and one
lost boot on the way down; and

whereas, Threatening
weather forced the participants in the expedition to spend a total of 21 hours
near the North Pole before they were able to return to Khatanga; and

whereas, This
trip of a lifetime included two more jumps in Siberia and two near Moscow; and

whereas, Brian
looks forward to the future with continued optimism and anticipation of a
possible return expedition to the North Pole or even a new adventure to the
South Pole; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby congratulate Brian
Blakemore, son of former Senator Richard Blakemore, for his courage and spirit
of adventure demonstrated in his 100th jump and for keeping the spirit of this
battle born state alive by placing a Nevada state flag on the North Pole; and
be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Mr. Brian Blakemore.

whereas, Clarence
K. Jones, who died at the age of 85 years on January 17, 1995, was a native of
Genoa, Nevada, and one of our states foremost citizens; and

whereas, Clarence
Jones and his wife Martha were leading philanthropists whose contributions
extended across many programs and projects at the University of Nevada, Reno,
and the Truckee Meadows Community College and included the National Council of
Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Nevada Womens Fund, arts and athletics,
students and faculty, religion, the physically disabled and other works of
civic betterment; and

whereas, Clarence
Jones remarkable career with Reno newspapers covered 52 years, beginning as a
newsboy and culminating with his 20-year tenure as business manager of the Reno
Gazette-Journal; and

whereas, Clarence
Jones was active in community organizations and served the Masonic order with
distinction by holding numerous local, national and international offices,
rising to the orders highest rank and holding the title of Past Grand Master
of Nevada; and

whereas, Clarence
Jones chaired the civic committee that was instrumental in bringing the 1960
Winter Olympic Games to Squaw Valley, chaired the annual United Way Campaign
for northern Nevada, served as a member of the board of trustees of the Chamber
of Commerce, was a member of the Reno Foundation Board of
Trustees and played an important role in establishing the Better Business
Bureau in Washoe County; and

Reno Foundation Board of Trustees and played an important
role in establishing the Better Business Bureau in Washoe County; and

whereas, In
1989, Clarence Jones received the Raymond L. Smith Civic Leader of the Year
award for his numerous contributions to northern Nevada; and

whereas, Clarence
Jones was also elected to the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame and was
awarded the Distinguished Nevadan Citation by the University of Nevada, Reno,
the institution from which he graduated in 1931 with a degree in electrical
engineering; and

whereas, Clarence
Jones and his wife Martha had an unmatched exuberance for life, and, although
they became worldwide travelers, their hearts were always with Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature, on behalf of the people of Nevada, extend
their sincere condolences to Martha Jones and her daughters Ann Carlson and
Charlotte Markewitz and the numerous friends and family members of the Jones
family; and be it further

resolved, That
Clarence Jones was truly a man who touched the lives of thousands through his
generosity, friendships, commitment to citizenship and lifelong service to the
community and state; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Clarence Jones loving wife, Martha Jones.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONMemorializing the former
President of the State Bar of Nevada, Thomas A. Cooke.

whereas, The
members of the Nevada Legislature were saddened to learn of the passing of
prominent Reno attorney, Thomas A. Cooke; and

whereas, Thomas
Cooke was born in San Francisco on August 8, 1920, but moved to Reno at an early age where he attended the Mt. Rose Elementary School and was a graduate
of Reno High School and the University of Nevada, Reno; and

whereas, Thomas
Cooke was a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy during World War II and received
the Navy Unit Citation Bronze Star for his bravery and service to his country;
and

whereas, Following
his military service, Thomas Cooke received his law degree from Hastings
College of Law; and

whereas, Thomas
Cooke was highly respected in his profession and while serving as President of
the State Bar of Nevada in 1970, he spearheaded the drive to establish the
Clients Security Fund; and

whereas, An
outspoken advocate of preserving Nevadas history as well as the environment,
Mr. Cooke served for five years on the Tahoe Regional Planning Commission,
chaired the Virginia City Historical Commission and the Comstock Historic
District Commission, was a member of the Board of the National Trust of
historic Preservation, served on the Washoe County Park Commission from 1961 to
1967 (Chairman from 1961 to 1964), was a member of the Nevada Historical
Society, and recently had been a board member of the Open Steamboat Trail Association;
and

whereas, Thomas
Cooke was active in the Democratic Party, serving as chairman of the Washoe
County Democratic Central Committee in 1956 and as a delegate to the 1960
Democratic National Convention; and

whereas, Thomas
Cooke is survived by his wife of fifty years, Patricia, and daughters Carol
Cooke, Kathleen Gilbert, Valerie Cooke Skau and Theresa Hella, all of Reno;
now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature offer their sincere condolences to Thomas
Cookes family and his many friends; and be it further

resolved, That
the State of Nevada will forever be indebted to Thomas A. Cooke for his many
years of honest, compassionate and dedicated service to the City of Reno,
Washoe County and the State of Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Thomas Cookes daughters, Carol, Kathleen, Valerie and Theresa and his loving
wife, Patricia.

whereas, The
members of this session note with sadness the passing of Russell West McDonald,
who served our legislature and the people of this state for so long as
Legislative Counsel and in other public offices; and

whereas, Russ
McDonald was a native Nevadan, born October 8, 1917, in Reno to Thomas M. and
Juanita West McDonald; and

whereas, After
beginning his education at the University of Nevada and spending 2 years at
Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, he entered the United States Navy to
serve during World War II and attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander; and

whereas, He
completed his education at Stanford University School of Law after the war and
was admitted to the State Bar of Nevada; and

whereas, He
served as Assistant City Attorney of Reno and codified the ordinances of Washoe County and the cities of Reno, Sparks, Winnemucca and Lovelock; and

whereas, He
was appointed in 1951 as Director of the Statute Revision Commission which was
composed of the Justices of the Supreme Court and charged with revising the
statutes of the state; and

whereas, Under
the supervision of the justices, he took the mass of statutes which had
accumulated over 90 years without being authoritatively harmonized and weeded
out the inconsistencies, producing for enactment by the legislature in 1957 the
Nevada Revised Statutes, which comprised all laws of a general, public and
permanent nature as of January 21, 1957; and

whereas, During
the progress of that work and after its completion, he drafted, with the aid of
a small staff of lawyers, all bills and resolutions and any amendments thereto
introduced in the Nevada Legislature, so the coherence of the Nevada Revised
Statutes could be preserved; and

whereas, In
1963, when the responsibility for this latter work was transferred from the
judicial to the legislative department and the Legislative Counsel Bureau was
created, he became the Legislative Counsel and the Director of the Legislative
Counsel Bureau; and

whereas, Upon
completion of the revision of the statutes, he and his staff began digesting
all of the opinions of the Supreme Court to prepare annotations to the Nevada
Revised Statutes and a topical digest of the Nevada Reports, a task initially
completed around 1965 and continuing in the annotations now integrated with the
statutes as a responsibility of the Legislative Counsel; and

whereas, He
served in these capacities until 1971, when he retired at the end of the
legislative session from state service and returned to local governmental
service, serving as Washoe County Manager until 1976; and

whereas, Throughout
and after this long career, he made time for voluntary public service as a
member of the State Welfare Board and the Board of Bar Examiners, a trustee of
the Nevada Historical Society and a member of the successor board of museums
and history; and

whereas, He
had a strong social side as well, attested by his many friends and his
affiliation with the Free and Accepted Masons, the Order of Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature offer their condolences
to the family and friends of Russell W. McDonald; and be it further

resolved, That
his true monument is before us every day in the form of the Nevada Revised
Statutes that he shaped and that we amend in every bill for a general law; and
be it further

whereas, The
members of the Nevada Legislature note with profound sorrow the tragic loss of
Gary A. Owen, prominent Carson City attorney and devoted husband and father;
and

whereas, Gary
Owen was born on November 17, 1944, and graduated from Chowchilla Union High School in 1962; and

whereas, Gary
graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1966 with a Bachelor of
Arts Degree and received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of
California, Hastings College of the Law in 1969; and

whereas, During
his undergraduate years he was included on the Deans List, was a Charter
member of Pi Sigma Alpha and a member of the National Political Science
Scholastic Honor Society, and in law school he received the Order of the Coif,
wrote for the Hastings Law Journal, and was a member of the Thurston Society
(Hastings Scholastic Honor Society); and

whereas, Gary
moved to Carson City in 1972 to accept a position as the Assembly Bill Drafting
Adviser with the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau, a position he held for 1
year before entering private practice; and

whereas, Protection
of the environment was a priority with Gary and his expertise was constantly
sought by others regarding land use planning and environmental law at Lake Tahoe; and

whereas, Gary
Owen served as attorney for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency beginning in
1973, defending nearly all the agencys land use takings litigation, as he
worked to save the integrity of the environment around Lake Tahoe; and

whereas, Gary later served as counsel to former Governor Mike OCallaghan during the 1977
Legislative Session; and

whereas, Gary
Owen was involved with his community throughout his life, including serving on
the Board of Directors of F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service Helping), as a presenter
at the Peoples Law School, and as a supporter of the Carson City Boys and
Girls Club; and

whereas, Perhaps
the greatest source of pride and happiness came from his family, his devoted
wife, Elaine, his daughter, Stephanie, a registered nurse in Colorado, and his
son, Robb, who is studying civil engineering at Colorado State University; and

whereas, Garys parents, Anzel and Inez Owen, will forever remember Gary as a warm and loving son;
now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature express their heartfelt
condolences to Garys loving wife, Elaine, his children Stephanie and Robb and
his parents Anzel and Inez; and be it further

resolved, That
the residents of the State of Nevada have indeed suffered a great loss with the
passing of Gary A. Owen, a man who fought to preserve and protect the
environment of this state; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Garys loving wife, Elaine.

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FILE NUMBER 82, ACR 3

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 3Assemblyman Hettrick

FILE NUMBER 82

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONUrging certain state
agencies to cooperate with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the local
governments in the Lake Tahoe Basin and to provide information within their
fields of responsibility.

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency was created pursuant to the provisions of the
Tahoe Regional Planning Compact in order to enhance the efficiency and
governmental effectiveness of the Lake Tahoe Basin; and

whereas, The
provisions of the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact authorize the Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency to adopt and enforce a regional plan and carry out ordinances
so that established environmental threshold carrying capacities can be achieved
and maintained while at the same time providing opportunities for orderly
growth and development consistent with those capacities; and

whereas, The
Department of Transportation and the Division of Environmental Protection, the
Division of Forestry, the Division of State Lands and the Division of Wildlife
of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources each possess and
maintain information in their respective fields of responsibility in the Lake
Tahoe Basin which, if provided to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, would
assist in the efforts of the agency to protect the environment of the basin and
plan for orderly and environmentally responsible growth in the area; and

whereas, The
Division of Environmental Protection is represented on the Advisory Planning
Commission of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Division of State
Lands and the Division of Wildlife are participating members of the Shorezone
Project Review Committee; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Department of Transportation and the Division of Environmental Protection, the
Division of Forestry, the Division of State Lands and the Division of Wildlife
of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are hereby urged
to cooperate with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the various local
governments in the Lake Tahoe Basin and to provide them
with information within their respective fields of responsibility which would
be of assistance in the efforts to protect the environment of the basin and
plan for the orderly and environmentally responsible growth of the area; and be
it further

and to provide them with information within their respective
fields of responsibility which would be of assistance in the efforts to protect
the environment of the basin and plan for the orderly and environmentally
responsible growth of the area; and be it further

resolved, That
Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the governing body of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the Department of
Transportation and the Division of Environmental Protection, the Division of
Forestry, the Division of State Lands and the Division of Wildlife of the State
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
1 of article 3 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as
follows:

Section [.]1. 1. The powers
of the Government of the State of Nevada shall be divided into three separate
departments,the Legislative,the Executive and the Judicial; and no persons
charged with the exercise of powers properly belonging to one of these
departments shall exercise any functions, appertaining to either of the others,
except in the cases [herein]expressly directed or permitted [.]in this
constitution.

2. If
the legislature authorizes the adoption of regulations by an executive agency
which bind persons outside the agency, the legislature may provide by law for:

(a) The
review of these regulations by a legislative agency before their effective date
to determine initially whether each is within the statutory authority for its
adoption;

(b) The
suspension by a legislative agency of any such regulation which appears to
exceed that authority, until it is reviewed by a legislative body composed of
members of the Senate and Assembly which is authorized to act on behalf of both
houses of the legislature; and

(c) The
nullification of any such regulation by a majority vote of that legislative
body, whether or not the regulation was suspended.

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๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 2949๊

FILE NUMBER 84, AJR 13

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 13Committee on Taxation

FILE NUMBER 84

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to provide for the resolution of conflicts
between certain amendments of statutes and constitutional provisions.

resolved by the
assembly and the senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That
section 1 of article 16 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended
to read as follows:

Section 1. 1. Any amendment
or amendments to this Constitution may be proposed in the Senate or Assembly;
and if the same shall be agreed to by a Majority of all the members elected to
each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered
on their respective journals, with the Yeas and Nays taken thereon, and
referred to the Legislature then next to be chosen, and shall be published for
three months next preceding the time of making such choice. And if in the
Legislature next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments
shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then
it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or
amendments to the people, in such manner and at such time as the Legislature
shall prescribe; and if the people shall approve and ratify such amendment or
amendments by a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the
Legislature voting thereon, such amendment or amendments shall, unless
precluded by subsection 2 [,]or section 2 of article 19 of this constitution, become
a part of the Constitution.

2. If two or more amendments which affect
the same section of the constitution are ratified by the people pursuant to this section at
the same election:

(a) If all can be given effect without
contradiction in substance, each shall become a part of the constitution.

(b) If one or more contradict in substance the
other or others, that amendment which received the largest favorable vote, and
any other ratified amendment
or amendments compatible with it, shall become a part of the constitution.

3. If , after the proposal of an amendment, another
amendment is ratified pursuant to
this section which affects the same section of the constitution
but is compatible with the proposed amendment, the next legislature if it
agrees to the proposed amendment shall submit such proposal to the people as a
further amendment to the amended section. If, after the proposal of an
amendment, another amendment is ratified pursuant to this section which contradicts in
substance the proposed amendment, such proposed amendment shall not be
submitted to the people.

And be it further

resolved, That
section 2 of article 19 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended
to read as follows:

Sec. 2. 1. Notwithstanding
the provisions of section 1 of article 4 of this constitution, but subject to
the limitations of section 6 of this article, the people reserve to themselves
the power to propose, by initiative petition, statutes
and amendments to statutes and amendments to this constitution, and to enact or
reject them at the polls.

statutes and amendments to statutes and amendments to this
constitution, and to enact or reject them at the polls.

2. An initiative petition shall be in the
form required by section 3 of this article and shall be proposed by a number of
registered voters equal to 10 percent or more of the number of voters who voted
at the last preceding general election in not less than 75 percent of the
counties in the state, but the total number of registered voters signing the
initiative petition shall be equal to 10 percent or more of the voters who
voted in the entire state at the last preceding general election.

3. If the initiative petition proposes a
statute or an amendment to a statute, the person who intends to circulate it
shall file a copy with the secretary of state before beginning circulation and
not earlier than January 1 of the year preceding the year in which a regular
session of the legislature is held. After its circulation, it shall be filed
with the secretary of state not less than 30 days prior to any regular session
of the legislature. The circulation of the petition shall cease on the day the
petition is filed with the secretary of state or such other date as may be
prescribed for the verification of the number of signatures affixed to the
petition, whichever is earliest. The secretary of state shall transmit such
petition to the legislature as soon as the legislature convenes and organizes.
The petition shall take precedence over all other measures except appropriation
bills, and the statute or amendment to a stature proposed thereby shall be
enacted or rejected by the legislature without change or amendment within 40
days. If the proposed statute or amendment to a statute is enacted by the
legislature and approved by the governor in the same manner as other statutes
are enacted, such statute or amendment to a statute shall become law, but shall
be subject to referendum petition as provided in section 1 of this article. If
the statute or amendment to a statute is rejected by the legislature, or if no
action is taken thereon within 40 days, the secretary of state shall submit the
question of approval or disapproval of such statute or amendment to a statute
to a vote of the voters at the next succeeding general election. If a majority
of the voters voting on such question at such election votes approval of such
statute or amendment to a statute, it shall become law and take effect upon
completion of the canvass of votes by the supreme court. An initiative measure
so approved by the voters shall not be amended, annulled, repealed, set aside
or suspended by the legislature within 3 years from the date it takes effect.
If a majority of such voters votes disapproval of such statute or amendment to
a statute, no further action shall be taken on such petition. If the
legislature rejects such proposed statute or amendment, the governor may
recommend to the legislature and the legislature may propose a different
measure on the same subject, in which event, after such different measure has
been approved by the governor, the question of approval or disapproval of each
measure shall be submitted by the secretary of state to a vote of the voters at
the next succeeding general election. If the conflicting provisions submitted
to the voters are both approved by a majority of the voters voting on such
measures, the measure which receives the largest number of affirmative votes
shall thereupon become law. If at
the session of the legislature to which an initiative petition proposing an
amendment to a statute is presented which the legislature rejects or upon which
it takes no action, the legislature amends the statute which the petition
proposes to amend in a respect which does
not conflict in substance with the proposed amendment, the secretary of state
in submitting the statute to the voters for approval or disapproval of the
proposed amendment shall include the amendment made by the legislature.

amend in a
respect which does not conflict in substance with the proposed amendment, the
secretary of state in submitting the statute to the voters for approval or
disapproval of the proposed amendment shall include the amendment made by the
legislature.

4. If the initiative petition proposes an
amendment to the constitution, the person who intends to circulate it shall
file a copy with the secretary of state before beginning circulation and not
earlier than September 1 of the year before the year in which the election is
to be held. After its circulation it shall be filed with the secretary of state
not less than 90 days before any regular general election at which the question
of approval or disapproval of such amendment may be voted upon by the voters of
the entire state. The circulation of the petition shall cease on the day the
petition is filed with the secretary of state or such other date as may be
prescribed for the verification of the number of signatures affixed to the
petition, whichever is earliest. The secretary of state shall cause to be
published in a newspaper of general circulation, on three separate occasions,
in each county in the state, together with any explanatory matter which shall
be placed upon the ballot, the entire text of the proposed amendment. If a
majority of the voters voting on such question at such election votes disapproval
of such amendment, no further action shall be taken on the petition. If a
majority of such voters votes approval of such amendment, the secretary of
state shall publish and resubmit the question of approval or disapproval to a
vote of the voters at the next succeeding general election in the same manner
as such question was originally submitted. If a majority of such voters votes
disapproval of such amendment, no further action shall be taken on such
petition. If a majority of such voters votes approval of such amendment, it
shall , unless precluded by
subsection 5 or 6, become a part of this constitution upon
completion of the canvass of votes by the supreme court.

5. If
two or more measures which affect the same section of a statute or of the
constitution are finally approved pursuant to this section, or an amendment to
the constitution is finally so approved and an amendment proposed by the
legislature is ratified which affect the same section, by the voters at the
same election:

(a) If
all can be given effect without contradiction in substance, each shall be given
effect.

(b) If
one or more contradict in substance the other or others, the measure which
received the largest favorable vote, and any other approved measure compatible
with it, shall be given effect. If the one or more measures that contradict in
substance the other or others receive the same number of favorable votes, none
of the measures that contradict another shall be given effect.

6. If,
at the same election as the first approval of a constitutional amendment pursuant
to this section, another amendment is finally approved pursuant to this
section, or an amendment proposed by the legislature is ratified, which affects
the same section of the constitution but is compatible with the amendment given
first approval, the secretary of state shall publish and resubmit at the next
general election the amendment given first approval as a further amendment to
the section as amended by the amendment given final approval or ratified.

approval or
ratified. If the amendment finally approved or ratified contradicts in
substance the amendment given first approval, the secretary of state shall not
submit the amendment given first approval to the voters again.

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FILE NUMBER 85, AJR 25

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 25Committee on Transportation

FILE NUMBER 85

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the President of the United States and Congress to support all federal and state efforts to build and use
super-speed trains which operate by magnetic levitation.

whereas, Air
and highway travel is becoming increasingly congested in the Western United
States as populations continue to increase in those areas; and

whereas, Such
congestion may result in an increase in the number of fatal automobile and
airplane accidents and in the amount of harmful contaminants released into the
atmosphere; and

whereas, The
technology to build super-speed trains which operate by magnetic levitation is
available and if employed would help eliminate the congested conditions on the
highways and in the air and therefore help reduce the rate of fatal accidents
and the levels of air pollution; and

whereas, Super-speed
trains which operate by magnetic levitation can travel in excess of 180 miles
per hour and therefore for many trips would be of comparable efficiency to that
of most commercial airlines; and

whereas, The
estimated fare for passengers of such super-speed trains is only about
two-thirds of the prevailing fare for passengers of commercial airlines; and

whereas, The
cost of construction of such a super-speed train system is estimated to be
lower per mile than building traditional highways or airports in urban areas;
now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
President of the United States and Congress are hereby urged to support all
federal and state efforts to build and operate super-speed trains which operate
by magnetic levitation and to support financially, through grants or otherwise,
the development of a national corridor for the travel of such super-speed
trains; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States
as the presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of
Representatives and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be
it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONProclaiming the month of
May as Asian Pacific Heritage Month in Nevada.

whereas, President
Clinton has proclaimed the month of May National Asian Pacific Heritage
Month; and

whereas, In
the State of Nevada more than 65,000 Southern Nevadans can trace their roots to
Asia and the islands of the Pacific; and

whereas, Asian
Pacific Americans have strived to gain the acceptance and respect of their
fellow Americans by promoting cultural awareness, developing leadership
abilities and cultivating positive skills and talents; and

whereas, The
month-long observance will highlight the many different Asian Pacific cultures
found in Southern Nevada through various special events and cultural
presentations; and

whereas, On
May 26, 1995, the first group of Asian Pacific Champions of Excellence awards
will be presented to outstanding Southern Nevada residents whose contributions
and achievements have made them positive role models for the Asian Pacific
American community; and

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That in
recognition of the achievements and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to
the State of Nevada, the members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature
do hereby proclaim the month of May Asian Pacific Heritage Month in Nevada;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature encourages all residents of Nevada to participate in
local events which recognize and honor Asian Pacific Americans in an effort to
become more aware of the Asian Pacific influence on the history of Nevada.

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Statutes of Nevada, Page 2954๊

FILE NUMBER 87, SCR 23

Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 23Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 87

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONEncouraging the purchase
of local agricultural products.

whereas, Many
agricultural products of high quality are produced on the 8.9 million acres of farming
and grazing land in the State of Nevada; and

whereas, These
products consist of cattle, sheep, lambs, hogs and other livestock, cotton,
wheat, alfalfa, barley, corn, potatoes, melons and other crops, and honey,
wool, eggs, milk, cheese and other products; and

whereas, For
several years ranchers and farmers in this state have experienced continually
increasing costs of production and recently have suffered decreases in cash
receipts and a sharp drop in net income from farming and ranching; and

whereas, Purchasers
in this state could greatly benefit the agricultural economy of this state by
obtaining agricultural products from sources within this state, to the extent
that their needs can be met by these products; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That
institutions, wholesalers and retailers in this state are encouraged to
purchase agricultural products which are grown, produced, packed, processed or
raised in the State of Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
each regulatory agency of this state having the appropriate powers is directed
to foster the purchase and use of agricultural products grown, produced,
packed, processed or raised in this state; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
each regulatory agency of this state which is able to assist in carrying out
the purposes of this resolution.

whereas, In
1911, one of those caves, now known as Lovelock Cave, near the town of
Lovelock, Nevada, was discovered by miners who soon realized the historic
significance of artifacts they found within the cave; and

whereas, In
1924, archaeologists were summoned to excavate Lovelock Cave and uncovered a
wealth of artifacts which they described as one of the richest archeological
treasures ever found in the West; and

whereas, Among
those artifacts was a rich cache of 11 handcrafted Canvasback tule duck decoys,
8 of which, carefully painted and having real feathers tied to their sides,
look almost alive; and

whereas, A
radiocarbon dating test has shown the tule duck decoys to be approximately
2,000 years old, perhaps the worlds oldest known duck decoys; and

whereas, The
11 duck decoys are presently displayed in the National Museum of the American
Indian, a part of the Smithsonian Institution, and have been studied by
anthropologists and archaeologists from throughout the United States; and

whereas, The
State of Nevada takes the deepest pride in its Native American heritage; and

whereas, The
significance of the tule duck decoys to this state is demonstrated by the fact
that a Native American Paiute family continues to craft the decoys; and

whereas, If
the Department of Museums, Library and Arts of the State of Nevada were given
the opportunity to display a portion of the tule duck decoys discovered in
Lovelock Cave, every possible precaution would be taken to display them
properly in a way that would preserve and protect their delicacy; and

whereas, The
exhibition of the tule duck decoys in Nevada would allow not only residents of Nevada who are heirs to the ancient artistry of the decoys but also numerous tourists from
outside of Nevada to appreciate the rich heritage and traditions of the Native
American culture; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature urge the Registrar of the
National Museum of the American Indian to make a gift of or permanently loan a
portion of the tule duck decoys to the Department of Museums, Library and Arts
of the State of Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Registrar of the National Museum of the American Indian, the Director of
the Department of Museums, Library and Arts of the State of Nevada, and each
member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 2956๊

FILE NUMBER 89, AR 10

Assembly Resolution
No. 10Committee on Elections and Procedures

FILE NUMBER 89

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONProviding for the appointment of an
additional attache.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That Mary E. Sitts is elected as
an additional attache of the Assembly for the 68th session of the Legislature
of the State of Nevada.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONMemorializing former
District Court Judge William Beko.

whereas, The
members of the Nevada Legislature note with profound sorrow the recent passing
of former District Court Judge William Beko; and

whereas, William
Beko was born 72 years ago to Serbian immigrants in Tonopah, Nevada; and

whereas, In
1952, William Beko graduated from Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco
and the following year was elected by the people of Nye County to the Nevada
Assembly where he served one term as an Assemblyman before being elected as the
Nye County District Attorney; and

whereas, For
20 years William Beko served as Nye County District Attorney, establishing a
formidable reputation as a prosecutor in the courtroom and earning a highly
regarded reputation for honesty and fairness; and

whereas, It
was not surprising when former Governor Mike OCallaghan, upon hearing of
William Bekos outstanding reputation, appointed him to serve as the District
Court Judge for Nye, Mineral and Esmeralda counties in 1975; and

whereas, Judge
Bekos sprawling district encompassed over 25,000 square miles and included the
towns of Hawthorne, Tonopah and Goldfield, making it necessary for the Judge to
spend much of his time traveling from one courthouse to another; and

whereas, Judge
Beko served as District Court Judge until 1989 when he retired from full-time
status to senior status, hearing cases in other jurisdictions as a Senior
District Court Judge; and

whereas, Judge
Bekos son, Tom, and daughter, Victoria, followed in their fathers footsteps
by becoming attorneys, an accomplishment of which the Judge was extremely
proud; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature offer their sincere
condolences to the family and friends of District Court Judge William Beko; and
be it further

resolved, That
District Court Judge William Bekos patience and compassion in the courtroom
will long be remembered by those persons associated with him; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Judge Bekos widow, Dorothy, son, Tom, and daughter, Victoria.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to authorize the legislature to provide for
the abatement of taxes on property used in a manner that conserves water.

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
1 of article 10 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read
as follows:

Section 1. 1. The legislature
shall provide by law for a uniform and equal rate of assessment and taxation,
and shall prescribe such regulations as shall secure a just valuation for
taxation of all property, real, personal and possessory, except mines and
mining claims, which shall be assessed and taxed only as provided in section 5
of this article.

2. Shares of stock, bonds, mortgages,
notes, bank deposits, book accounts and credits, and securities and choses in
action of like character are deemed to represent interest in property already
assessed and taxed, either in Nevada or elsewhere, and shall be exempt.

3. The legislature may constitute agricultural
and open-space real property having a greater value for another use than that
for which it is being used, as a separate class for taxation purposes and may
provide a separate uniform plan for appraisal and valuation of such property
for assessment purposes. If such plan is provided, the legislature shall also
provide for retroactive assessment for a period of not less than 7 years when
agricultural and open-space real property is converted to a higher use
conforming to the use for which other nearby property is used.

4. Personal property which is moving in
interstate commerce through or over the territory of the State of Nevada, or
which was consigned to a warehouse, public or private, within the State of
Nevada from outside the State of Nevada for storage in transit to a final
destination outside the State of Nevada, whether specified when transportation
begins or afterward, shall be deemed to have acquired no situs in Nevada for
purposes of taxation and shall be exempt from taxation.

be exempt from taxation. Such property shall not be deprived
of such exemption because while in the warehouse the property is assembled,
bound, joined, processed, disassembled, divided, cut, broken in bulk, relabeled
or repackaged.

5. The legislature may exempt motor
vehicles from the provisions of the tax required by this section, and in lieu
thereof, if such exemption is granted, shall provide for a uniform and equal
rate of assessment and taxation of motor vehicles, which rate shall not exceed
five cents on one dollar of assessed valuation.

6. The legislature shall provide by law
for a progressive reduction in the tax upon business inventories by 20 percent
in each year following the adoption of this provision, and after the expiration
of the 4th year such inventories are exempt from taxation. The legislature may
exempt any other personal property, including livestock.

7. No inheritance tax shall ever be
levied.

8. The legislature may exempt by law
property used for municipal, educational, literary, scientific or other
charitable purposes, or to encourage the conservation of energy or the
substitution of other sources for fossil sources of energy.

9. The legislature may by law provide for the abatement of
taxes on property used, in whole or in part, in a manner that conserves water.

10. No
income tax shall be levied upon the wages or personal income of natural
persons. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, and except as otherwise
provided in subsection 1 of this section, taxes may be levied upon the income
or revenue of any business in whatever form it may be conducted for profit in
the state.

whereas, Pete
Walters moved to Elko in 1936 to become manager of Newt Crumleys Commercial
Hotel and continued working in the hotel industry for the next 10 years; and

whereas, Pete
Walters was elected to serve as the Assemblyman from Elko County and served the
State of Nevada in this capacity during the 1951 and 1953 regular legislative
sessions and the 1954 special session; and

whereas, Pete
Walters returned to Reno in 1954 and was the Director of the state office of
the Federal Housing Administration for 5 years; and

whereas, Pete
Walters was one of the first members of the Nevada Gaming Commission, a
position he held for nearly 8 years before becoming a member, and later
chairman, of the Regional Planning Commission during the years from 1969 to
1973; and

whereas, Pete
Walters opened his own insurance and real estate business in Reno, Pete Walters
Inc., and was named Realtor of the Year in 1968; and

whereas, Pete
Walters was active in civic and community organizations and served as President
of the Nevada Hotel Association, Nevada Insurance Agents Association, Nevada
Real Estate Association, Reno Board of Realtors, Reno Better Business Bureau,
Reno Cancer Society, Reno Executives Club, Reno Rotary Club and Nevada Area
Council of Boy Scouts of America, Vice President of Citizens for Private
Enterprise, Division Chairman for United Way, District Governor of Lions
International and Chairman of two Chamber of Commerce committees; and

whereas, Because
of his leadership ability and the outstanding contributions he made to his
community, the Greater Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce presented Pete Walters
with the Raymond I. Smith Civic Leader of the Year award in 1980; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature extend their heartfelt
sympathy to Frank E. Pete Walters many friends and to his widow, Constance,
his sons, David and Warren, and his two grandchildren and one great-grandchild;
and be it further

resolved, That
Pete Walters will long be remembered for his public service that he gave so
willingly, setting a precedent for others to follow; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Constance Walters.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCondemning the bombing of the
United States Forest Service office in Carson City.

whereas, Residents
of the small community of Carson City, nestled in the peaceful Eagle Valley
with its picturesque view of the Sierra Nevada to the west, were outraged to
learn of the recent bombing of the United States Forest Service office located
within its boundaries; and

whereas, The
fact that no one was injured in this senseless act of violence did not reduce
the feelings of shock and fear expressed by employees of the Forest Service;
and

whereas, Such
actions are reprehensible and demonstrate a complete unwillingness by the
perpetrator to live in a democratic society and abide by the laws which have
been created for the safety of all persons; and

whereas, The
citizens of the State of Nevada and the United States of America abhor the use
of violence for any reason and will not tolerate such behavior in any town or
city within this great state; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby condemn the
violent, senseless and destructive behavior of bombing the United States Forest
Service office in Carson City; and be it further

resolved, That
this legislative body supports all efforts to capture the persons involved in
this intolerable act of violence.

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FILE NUMBER 94, AR 11

Assembly Resolution
No. 11Committee on Elections and Procedures

FILE NUMBER 94

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONCommending the loved ones of the
members of the Assembly for their support.

whereas, The
spouses, families and significant others of members of the Assembly often
make sacrifices equal to or even greater than those made by the members
themselves so that their loved ones can serve the people of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, These
supportive persons often campaigned tirelessly before elections, sacrificing
time, finances and privacy to help to improve this state; and

whereas, Frequently,
they must bear the greater responsibility for child rearing, homemaking and
income production while the members of the Assembly are serving during a
legislative session; and

whereas, Many
members of the Assembly must accept a reduction in pay while they serve and
this often requires family members to make financial sacrifices; and

whereas, The
spouses, families and significant others endure periods of loneliness and
loss of companionship during a legislative session and often are forced to move
or change jobs while members of the Assembly are serving this state; and

whereas, The
majority of these persons have been or are currently involved in service to the
state and their communities in their own right; and

whereas, They
have constantly offered their support, love and loyalty to the members of the
Assembly and they seldom have received the accolades and recognition they so
richly deserved; now, therefore, be it

whereas, It
is with great sorrow that the members of this legislative body learned of the
passing of H.P. Fitzgerald on December 28, 1994; and

whereas, Huedillard
Paris Fitzgerald was a native Virginian who settled in West Las Vegas in the
1940s; and

whereas, H.P.
Fitzgerald received the bronze star medal for his service to his country during
World War II; and

whereas, After
the war, he obtained his Bachelors Degree from Virginia State University in
Petersburg, Virginia, and continued his education by earning his Masters
Degree at the University of Nevada, Reno, becoming the first black man to
graduate from the University of Nevada; and

whereas, H.P.
Fitzgerald was hired by the Clark County School District in 1947 as a teacher
of vocational classes at Westside School and later he served as principal of
the Carson and Mackey schools; and

whereas, H.P.
Fitzgerald distinguished himself among educators in this state and after a
25-year career with the Clark County School District, the first school to be
built in West Las Vegas in 27 years was named after him in honor of his
contributions to education and the community; and

whereas, H.P.
Fitzgerald was very proud of the H.P. Fitzgerald Elementary School which is
referred to as a Community Concepts School because it is designed to reflect
the suggestions of the residents of the community; and

whereas, Throughout
his life, H.P. Fitzgerald loved, counseled and guided pupils in their pursuit
of knowledge and after retirement he continued to visit classrooms and tell
stories to school children until the last few months of his life; and

whereas, H.P.
Fitzgeralds pride in his community was expressed through his membership in
numerous civic and state organizations as a member of the Economic Opportunity
Board, the Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Clark County School
Integration Committee, Opportunity Village, Job Corps and the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and

whereas, Huedillard
Paris Fitzgerald is survived by his loving wife, Virgie, son, Ronald of Las
Vegas, brothers, Preston of Washington, Henry of Port Charlotte, Florida, and
James of Martinsville, Virginia, sister, Marie Knowles of New York and seven
grandchildren; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the 68th Session of the Nevada Legislature mourn the loss of a
respected, gentle and compassionate Nevada citizen and offer
their heartfelt sympathy to the family of Huedillard Paris Fitzgerald; and be
it further

whereas, It
is with great sorrow that members of the Nevada Legislature learned of the
untimely death of Las Vegas community leader and philanthropist James Cashman
III; and

whereas, James
Cashman III was born on April 29, 1949, in Las Vegas, to Mary and James Cashman
Jr.; and

whereas, After
graduating from Santa Clara University in 1971, he entered business with his
father and in 1976 he replaced his father as President of Cashman Equipment
Company and became the Caterpillar Tractor dealer for the State of Nevada and
several counties in California and that same year, he became Vice President of
the familys third-generation car dealership, Cashman Cadillac Inc.; and

whereas, James
Cashman III was well known for his involvement in civic activities including
serving as a member of the Board of Directors of Nevada Power, Frontier Savings
Association, Humana Sunrise Hospital, United Way of Southern Nevada and Circus
Circus Enterprises and as a member of the board of trustees of the UNLV
Foundation; and

whereas, James
Cashman III served as the President of Big Brothers of Southern Nevada, the
Director of the Rotary Club and Vice President of the Boulder Dam Area Council
of the Boy Scouts of America; and

whereas, James
Cashman III served as president of the Nevada Development Authority, and in 1992
was appointed by Governor Bob Miller to serve on the Commission on Economic
Development; and

whereas, James
Cashman III is survived by his wife, Mary Kaye, son, James, daughters, Jennifer
and Marguerite, Maggie, mother and father, Mary and James Cashman Jr.,
brother, Tim and sisters, Rhonda Evans and Leah Benjamin; and

whereas, James
Cashman III was admired by many, loved by his friends, and will be missed by
those whose lives he touched in so many ways; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature express their sincere
gratitude for the life of public service in Nevada of James Cashman III and
convey their admiration and condolences to the family of James Cashman III; and
be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Mary Kaye, the loving wife of James Cashman III.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to allow the legislature to designate
places in the county other than the county seat for holding terms of the
district court.

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
7 of article 6 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as
follows:

Sec. 7. The times of holding the
Supreme Court and District Courts shall be as fixed by law. The terms of the
Supreme Court shall be held at the seat of Government unless the Legislature
otherwise provides by law, except that the Supreme Court may hear oral argument
at other places in the state. The terms of the District Courts shall be held at
the County seats of their respective counties [; Provided, that in case
any county shall be hereafter divided into two or more districts, the
Legislature may by law, designate the places of holding Courts in such
Districts.]unless
the Legislature otherwise provides by law.

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FILE NUMBER 98, SJR 6

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 6Committee on Natural Resources

FILE NUMBER 98

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONExpressing the support of the
Nevada Legislature for the activities and operations of all mining industries
in this state and expressing its support for reasonable and progressive reforms
of existing federal laws governing mining.

whereas, The
exploration and development of mineral resources in the United States has provided a significant benefit to the residents of the United States; and

whereas, The
mining industry in the United States provides steady, high-paying jobs for
thousands of Americans, and through its operations pays millions of dollars in
taxes; and

whereas, The
mining industry in the State of Nevada makes significant contributions to the
strength of the economy of this state; and

whereas, The
basic tenets of the General Mining Law of 1872, 30 U.S.C. งง 22 et seq.,
continue to be of critical importance in encouraging the development of hard
rock minerals; and

whereas, Under
existing laws and regulations, the various regulatory agencies of the Federal
Government and of the several states have substantial authority to control and
monitor effectively the impact of mining and mining exploration; and

whereas, States
located in the western United States have enacted comprehensive regulatory
programs, enforced in conjunction with federal agencies for land management,
which set forth the criteria for issuing permits to, and the exploration, development
and reclamation of, mining operations and which contain provisions for the
protection of surface and ground water, the designation of uses of land after
mining operations are completed, the availability of financial resources and
public notice and review of decisions made concerning mining operations; and

whereas, A
bill has been introduced in the Senate of the United States, S. 506, which
proposes to reform extensively the laws governing mining in the United States
in a manner that would protect the valuable mining industry; and

whereas, S.
506 is a bipartisan bill which is supported by the entire Nevada Congressional
Delegation; and

whereas, If
enacted, S. 506 would raise millions of dollars for the treasury of the United
States, require mining operations to comply with all applicable federal and
state environmental laws and standards for reclamation, establish a program for
abandoned mines, abolish the moratorium currently imposed on the issuance of
patents and require the Secretary of the Interior to resume the processing of
pending applications for patents; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature hereby expresses its support for the activities and
operations of all mining industries in Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature hereby expresses its support for the provisions of S.
506 which reasonably and progressively reform the existing federal laws
governing mining; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to remove the Lieutenant Governor from the
position of President of the Senate, and to abolish the additional expense
allowance paid to the Speaker of the Assembly and President of the Senate.

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That sections
6 and 33 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to
read respectively as follows:

[Sec:]Sec. 6. Each House shall
judge of the qualifications, elections and returns of its own members, choose
its own officers , [(except
the President of the Senate),]determine the rules of its
proceedings and may punish its members for disorderly conduct, and with the
concurrence of two thirds of all the members elected, expel a member.

[Sec:]Sec. 33. The members of the
Legislature shall receive for their services, a compensation to be fixed by law
and paid out of the public treasury, for not to exceed 60 days during any
regular session of the legislature and not to exceed 20 days during any special
session convened by the governor; but no increase of such compensation shall
take effect during the term for which the members of either house shall have
been elected Provided, that an appropriation may be made for the payment of
such actual expenses as members of the Legislature may incur for postage,
express charges, newspapers and stationery not exceeding the sum of Sixty
dollars for any general or special session to each member . [; and Furthermore
Provided, that the Speaker of the Assembly, and Lieutenant Governor, as
President of the Senate, shall each, during the time of their actual attendance
as such presiding officers receive an additional allowance of two dollars per
diem.]

And be it further

resolved, That
section 17 of article 5 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended
to read as follows:

[Sec:]Sec. 17. A Lieutenant
Governor shall be elected at the same time and places and in the same manner as
the Governor and his term of Office, and his eligibility, shall also be the
same. [He shall be President of the Senate, but shall only have a
casting vote therein.]If during a Vacancy of the office
of Governor, the Lieutenant Governor shall be impeached, displaced, resign, die, or become incapable of performing the duties of
the office, or be absent from the State, the President [pro-tempore] of the
Senate shall act as Governor until the vacancy [be] is filled or the disability
[cease.]

resign, die, or become incapable of performing the duties of
the office, or be absent from the State, the President [pro-tempore] of the Senate shall act as Governor until
the vacancy [be]is filled or the disability [cease.]ceases.

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FILE NUMBER 100, SCR 11

Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 11Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 100

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONUrging the increased development
of solar energy in this state.

whereas, Scientific
reports indicate that if the use of energy from the burning of fossil fuels
continues to increase, the climate of the earth may be irreversibly and
detrimentally altered and air quality may be significantly decreased; and

whereas, The
effects of such an alteration in the earths climate may include not only
significantly higher temperatures, but also a greater number of severe storms,
droughts, floods and a higher frequency of abnormal weather patterns; and

whereas, The
use of solar energy will not contribute to the decline of air quality or to the
overall destruction of the stability of the earths climate; and

whereas, It
has been estimated that a 100-square-mile plot of land in southern Nevada could serve the solar energy needs of the entire United States; and

whereas, Substantial
economic benefits would accrue to the State of Nevada if it capitalizes on its
opportunity to export solar energy and related technologies throughout the United
States and the world; and

whereas, Japan and other countries are also interested in capitalizing on their resources to provide
solar energy and related technologies throughout the world and are striving to
become the dominant producers of solar energy in the world; now, therefore, be
it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That all
agencies in the executive department of state government are hereby urged to
work with the United States Department of Energy and other federal offices to
coordinate efforts to pursue the construction of a demonstration facility for
solar energy and the creation of a strategic plan for the development of solar
energy in southern Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature hereby declares its support for all efforts to develop a
solar-power enterprise zone in southern Nevada and specifically the efforts to
convert the Nevada Test Site into a solar-energy research and development site;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature hereby declares its intention that the State of Nevada
increase the rate at which it develops solar-power resources and produces solar
power so that it can capitalize on its opportunity to become the nations
leader in the solar-technology industry; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Secretary of the United States Department of Energy, the Governor, the
Director of the Department of Administration, the Chairman of the Commission on
Economic Development, the Director of the Department of Business and Industry,
the Chairman of the Public Service Commission of Nevada, the Director of the
Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the Director of the
State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Director of the
Department of Transportation, the Chairman of the Colorado River Commission and
the Chairman of the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONMemorializing former
Secretary of State, John Koontz.

whereas, The
members of this legislative body note with sorrow and regret the passing of
former Secretary of State and native Nevadan, John Koontz; and

whereas, John
Koontz was born on October 19, 1906, in Goldfield, Nevada, to Louis Kossuth and
Ada Mae Koontz; and

whereas, Surrounded
by the mining industry and a father who had moved from Pennsylvania to seek his
fortune in mining in Goldfield, Johns early life included working in the mines,
experiencing life as a cow puncher and working as a grocery store clerk; and

whereas, John
Koontz entered public service in 1934 when he was elected County Recorder of
Esmeralda County; and

whereas, After
two terms as County Recorder, he enlisted in the Army where he served during
World War II until an injury led to his discharge; and

whereas, Upon
his return to Nevada, then Governor E.R. Ted Carville appointed John Koontz
chief deputy bank examiner and deputy state auditor and he and his wife Margaret
moved to Carson City; and

whereas, In
1946, John Koontz was elected Secretary of State and for the next 26 years he
served as Secretary of State under the administrations of governors Vail M.
Pittman, Charles H. Russell, Grant Sawyer, Paul D. Laxalt and D.N. Mike
OCallaghan; and

whereas, John
Koontz was a long-time member and president in 1958 of the National Secretaries
of State Association; and

whereas, As
Secretary of State, John Koontz, with the help of Las Vegas journalist John
Cahlan, convinced the Nevada Legislature to appropriate money to create the
Nevada State Archives, after finding historical ledgers stored on a dirt floor
in the basement of the State Capitol building; and

whereas, John
Koontz was honored by the Nevada State Library and Archives on February 23,
1995, with the dedication of the Koontz-Cahlan Research Room at the Nevada
State Library and Archives; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature offer their sincere
condolences and heartfelt sympathy to John Koontz wife of 54 years, Margaret
Koontz, and to his family and friends; and be it further

resolved, That
John Koontz will long be remembered for his public service as Secretary of
State and for his determination to provide this state with an appropriate
building to house the historical archives of the State of Nevada; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Margaret Koontz.

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FILE NUMBER 102, ACR 24

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 24Committee on Ways and Means

FILE NUMBER 102

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the adjustment
of sums of money from the issuance of certain state general obligation bonds
previously authorized for expenditure for certain purposes related to the protection
and preservation of natural resources.

whereas, Section
1 of chapter 785, Statutes of Nevada 1989, at page 1864, authorizes the
issuance of general obligation bonds of the state for the purposes of
protecting, preserving and obtaining the benefits of natural resources; and

whereas, Section
2 of chapter 785, Statutes of Nevada 1989, at page 1864, provides that certain
sums of money from the issuance of the general obligation bonds must be
allocated to the Division of State Parks of the State Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources and to the Department of Wildlife, now known
as the Division of Wildlife of the State Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources, for carrying out such purposes; and

whereas, Section
3 of chapter 785, Statutes of Nevada 1989, at page 1865, as amended by chapter
83, Statutes of Nevada 1991, at page 148, provides that if the Legislature is
in regular or special session, the Administrator of the Division of State Parks
of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Director
of the Department of Wildlife, now referred to as the Administrator of the
Division of Wildlife of the State Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources, must obtain the approval and direction of the Legislature before
either of those persons may expend money in addition to those amounts
previously authorized for the acquisition and development of real or personal
property, interests in real or personal property or a combination thereof; and

whereas, The
Administrator of the Division of State Parks and the Administrator of the
Division of Wildlife of the State Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources have requested the approval and direction of the 68th session of the
Legislature to adjust the sums of money which were allocated to the Division of
State Parks and to the Department of Wildlife from the issuance of the general
obligation bonds and which were previously authorized by the Interim Finance
Committee for expenditure; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
sums of money which were allocated to the Division of State Parks of the State
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources from the issuance of general
obligation bonds pursuant to chapter 785, Statutes of Nevada 1989, and which
were previously authorized by the Interim Finance Committee for expenditure for
purposes related to certain parks in this state, be adjusted as follows:

1. Reduce the sum of money authorized for
the acquisition of real or personal property or interests in real or personal
property by $42,913;

2. Reduce the sum of money authorized for
the Valley of Fire State Park by $30;

3. Reduce the sum of money authorized for
the South Fork State Recreation Area by $50,769;

4. Reduce the sum of money authorized for
the Washoe Lake State Park by $28,213;

5. Reduce the sum of money authorized for
the Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park by $31,990;

6. Increase the sum of money authorized
for the Kershaw Canyon-Ryan State Park by $12,950;

7. Increase the sum of money authorized
for the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park by $3,611;

8. Increase the sum of money authorized
for the Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area by $1,324;

9. Increase the sum of money authorized
for the Floyd R. Lamb State Park by $6,842; and

10. Increase the sum of money authorized
for the Cathedral Gorge State Park by $129,188;

and be it further

resolved, That
the sums of money which were allocated to the Department of Wildlife from the
issuance of general obligation bonds pursuant to chapter 785, Statutes of
Nevada 1989, and which were previously authorized by the Interim Finance
Committee for expenditure for purposes related to the development of facilities
or the improvement of existing fish and wildlife habitats in this state, be
adjusted as follows:

1. Reduce the sum of money authorized for
the development of the North Pond Dike at Mason Valley by $50,500; and

2. Increase the sum of money authorized
for the Cold Spring Reservoir by $50,500;

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Administrator of the Division of State Parks and the Administrator of
the Division of Wildlife of the State Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources.

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FILE NUMBER 103, AJR 12

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 12Assemblyman Bennett

FILE NUMBER 103

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the Nevada constitution to prohibit an exemption for elected public officers from laws
applicable to the general public.

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That a new
section be added to article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, to read as follows:

Sec. 38. 1. The
legislature shall not enact any law or provision of law exempting any elected
public officer from the provisions of a law otherwise applicable to all members
of the general public.

2. This
section applies prospectively from the date of enactment and does not
invalidate any provision of law enacted before that date nor limit any further
amendment of any such law, except that no new exemption may be amended into an
existing law.

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the Nevada constitution to commence each regular session of the legislature in February, to
limit the length of each regular session and to require the governor to submit
a proposed executive budget before the commencement of each regular session.

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
2 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as
follows:

Sec. 2. 1. The sessions of the
Legislature shall be biennial, and shall commence on the [3rd]1st Monday of [January
next ensuing]February
following the election of members of the Assembly, unless the
Governor of the State shall, in the interim, convene the Legislature by
proclamation.

2. The
Legislature shall adjourn sine die each regular session not later than midnight
Pacific standard time 120 calendar days following its commencement. Any
legislative action taken after midnight Pacific standard time on the 120th calendar day is void, unless the legislative
action is conducted during a special session convened by the Governor.

on the 120th
calendar day is void, unless the legislative action is conducted during a
special session convened by the Governor.

3. The
Governor shall submit the proposed executive budget to the Legislature not
later than 14 calendar days before the commencement of each regular session.

And be it further

resolved, That
section 12 of article 17 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended
to read as follows:

Sec: 12. The first regular session
of the Legislature shall commence on the second Monday of December A.D.
Eighteen hundred and Sixty Four, and the second regular session of the same
shall commence on the first Monday of January A.D. Eighteen hundred and Sixty
Six; and the third regular session of the Legislature shall be the first of the
biennial sessions, and shall commence on the first Monday of January A.D.
Eighteen hundred and Sixty Seven; and the regular sessions of the Legislature
shall be held thereafter biennially . [, commencing on the first Monday of January.]

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
1 of article 3 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as
follows:

Section [.] 1. 1. The powers
of the Government of the State of Nevada shall be divided into three separate
departments, the Legislative, the Executive and the Judicial; and no persons
charged with the exercise of powers properly belonging to one of these
departments shall exercise any functions, appertaining to either of the others,
except in the cases [herein]expressly directed or permitted [.]in this
constitution.

2. If
the legislature authorizes the adoption of regulations by an executive agency
which bind persons outside the agency, the legislature may provide by law for:

(a) The
review of these regulations by a legislative agency before their effective date
to determine initially whether each is within the statutory authority for its
adoption;

(b) The
suspension by a legislative agency of any such regulation which appears to
exceed that authority, until it is reviewed by a legislative body composed of
members of the Senate and Assembly which is authorized to act on behalf of both
houses of the legislature; and

(c) The
nullification of any such regulation by a majority vote of that legislative
body, whether or not the regulation was suspended.

whereas, The
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature were saddened to learn of
the passing of former Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, Gordon R.
Thompson on February 4, 1995; and

whereas, Gordon
Thompson was a lifelong resident of Reno, born on March 2, 1918, to Reuben C.
and Mabel M. Thompson; and

whereas, Gordon
Thompson graduated from Reno High School in 1936, from the University of Nevada
in 1940 and from Stanford Law School in 1943; and

whereas, Governor
Grant Sawyer appointed Gordon Thompson, when he was only 42 years old, to the
Nevada Supreme Court in 1961, making him the youngest person ever appointed to
a state supreme court at that time; and

whereas, Judge
Thompson served as Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court for several terms,
winning reelection three times and retiring in 1980, and subsequently taught
law for 2 years at the Old College School of Law in Reno; and

whereas, While
serving on the Nevada Supreme Court, Judge Thompson was considered by all those
who worked with him to be one of the most intellectual and highly respected
members of the Court; and

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Nevada Legislature extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Judge
Thompson; and be it further

resolved, That
Judge Thompson will long be remembered as one of Nevadas outstanding jurists
who, along with being admired for his astute knowledge of Nevada law, was a man
recognized for his integrity, honesty and fairness; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Judge Gordon R. Thompsons widow, Kathleen M. Thompson.

whereas, The
members of the Nevada Legislature were deeply grieved to learn of the untimely
death of Sparks Police Officer Larry D. Johnson; and

whereas, Larry
D. Johnson was born on June 7, 1950, in Natche, Louisiana, to Walter Louis and
Gussy Johnson; and

whereas, Larry
Johnson had been a resident of the Reno/Sparks area for the past 16 years; and

whereas, Larry
Johnson had served the City of Sparks and its residents with faithfulness and
dedication since September 1981, when he joined the Sparks Police Reserves; and

whereas, On
February 6, 1984, through hard work and determination, Officer Johnson attained
his dream of becoming a regular police officer with the Sparks Police
Department and from that time forward continued to give of himself in loyal and
steadfast service to the residents of Sparks and to his fellow officers; and

whereas, Officer
Johnson remained loyal to the Sparks Police Reserves and served in an advisory
capacity, encouraging the members and contributing to the organization he loved
so much; and

whereas, Larry
Johnson was the loving and devoted father of two children, Michael Johnson, age
10, and Michelle Johnson, age 18, and was a caring son to his father Walter
Louis Johnson; and

whereas, Larry
Johnson and his former wife Patricia remained dear friends and together
shouldered the responsibilities of parenting their children; and

whereas, On
the night of May 22, 1995, at 10:20 p.m., while assisting in an attempt to
apprehend an armed robber who had fired upon a fellow officer, Sparks Police
Officer Larry D. Johnson was killed in the line of duty, laying down his life
with honor as he had lived it, defending his family, fellow officers and
residents of the City of Sparks whom he had sworn to protect and serve; now, therefore,
be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature hereby express their deepest sorrow and
regret to Officer Larry D. Johnsons family, friends and fellow officers, and
hereby memorialize his love of his fellow officers and his ultimate devotion to
duty which led him to make the supreme sacrifice by giving his life for those
whom he loved and served with bravery, honor, loyalty and steadfast devotion;
and be it further

resolved, That
when this body adjourns today it do so in the memory of Sparks Police Officer
Larry D. Johnson, who so desperately wanted to make our state a better place to
live; and be it further

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending the
Communications Workers of America Local 9413 for their public service at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Reno.

whereas, A
campaign is underway in Northern Nevada to make the Veterans Administration
Medical Center in Reno part of a nationwide project called PT Phone Home; and

whereas, The
goal of the PT (patient) Phone Home project is to make bedside telephone
communications available to all hospitalized veterans throughout the nations
170 Veterans Administration medical centers; and

whereas, The
PT Phone Home project was conceived by Frank Dosio, Vietnam Veteran and member
of the Communications Workers of America in 1990, and because of Franks
determination and compassion for the needs of veterans confined to veterans
hospitals, 51 Veterans Administration medical centers have been assisted by
this project; and

whereas, After
hearing about the success of this project, the Communications Workers of
America Local 9413 contacted Valerie Springer, Staff Associate in External
Affairs for Nevada Bell and asked her to chair a committee which would organize
and coordinate the installation of a PT Phone Home system in the Veterans
Administration Medical Center in Reno; and

whereas, Valerie
Springer graciously accepted this responsibility and with the help of Barbara
Welling, Treasurer of the Communications Workers of America Local 9413 and the
joint efforts of local labor organizations, veterans service organizations and
communications corporations, the PT Phone Home project is about to become a
reality for the Reno facility; and

whereas, The
project could not have been successful without donations from Nevada Bell for
the internal circuitry, Telephone Pioneers of the Silver State Chapter 101 for
10 new trunk lines, Vodavi Communications Systems of Scottsdale, Arizona, for
telephone sets, along with contributions from the Nevada State AFL-CIO, Markone
Video, Washoe County Teachers Association, Disabled American Veterans and
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Sheet Metal Workers International
Association Local 88, Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 26,
Culinary Workers Union Local 226, AT&T employees and Consumer Sales
Division, Laborers Union Local 169, Painters and Allied Trades Union Local No.

Workers Union Local 26, Culinary Workers Union Local 226,
AT&T employees and Consumer Sales Division, Laborers Union Local 169,
Painters and Allied Trades Union Local No. 567, Operating Engineers Local 3 of
the International Union of Operating Engineers from California, B.P.O.E. Elks,
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local 1, Building and
Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada, United Auto Workers Local 2162,
Northern Nevada Central Labor Council, National Association of Letter Carriers
Branch 2502 from Las Vegas, Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 3677, HITEC Corporation International, Kathy Elliott and Sherlane Skinner,
plus thousands of man-hours of volunteer labor contributed by local technicians
and engineers; and

whereas, In
June 1995, Frank Dosio will attend the dedication ceremony in Reno, and plans
are underway to celebrate the successful completion of the PT Phone Home
project with a call to one of the patients in the Veterans Administration
Medical Center from an astronaut on the NASA space shuttle following its
upcoming launch on Memorial Day; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend the
Communications Workers of America Local 9413 for their dedication and
determination to make the PT Phone Home project a reality for the Veterans
Administration Medical Center in Reno; and be it further

resolved, That
this legislative body expresses its appreciation to Valerie Springer, Barbara
Welling and the numerous volunteers who donated their time to help install the
PT Phone Home project; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Craig Hansen, President, and John Doran, Vice President, of the
Communications Workers of America Local 9413.

________

FILE NUMBER 109, AJR 29

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 29Assemblyman Hettrick

FILE NUMBER 109

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONEncouraging the cooperation
of the State of Nevada, the State of California and the Federal Government to
achieve the extension of the existing systems and facilities for nonmotorized
transportation completely around Lake Tahoe.

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Compact created the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and

whereas, The
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is responsible for establishing environmental
threshold carrying capacities for the Lake Tahoe Region; and

whereas, The
establishment of such capacities includes the establishment of environmental
standards necessary to maintain the significant scenic, recreational and
natural values of, and the public health within, the Lake Tahoe Region, and the
establishment of standards for air and water quality; and

whereas, Providing
systems and facilities for nonmotorized transportation that allow bicyclists
and pedestrians to travel in the Lake Tahoe Region without an automobile is
consistent with the establishment of such capacities; and

whereas, Federal,
state and local governments have cooperated to provide such systems and
facilities for nonmotorized transportation for approximately one-third of the Lake
Tahoe Region; and

whereas, A
survey concerning the existing systems and facilities shows the usage of and
demand for such systems and facilities to be exceptionally high; and

whereas, The
extension of the existing systems and facilities for nonmotorized
transportation around Lake Tahoe would enhance the safety of bicyclists and
pedestrians, and increase recreational opportunities and enhance economic
growth in the Lake Tahoe Region; and

whereas, An
enthusiastic partnership of public organizations, private businesses and
volunteer groups is eager to assist in the extension of such systems and
facilities for nonmotorized transportation around Lake Tahoe; now, therefore,
be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Department of Transportation of the State of Nevada, the Division of State
Parks of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources of the
State of Nevada, all other state agencies, local governments and special
districts of the State of Nevada which are responsible for providing services
to any portion of the Lake Tahoe Region, and the United States Forest Service
are requested to provide assistance to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in
the development of a plan to create additional systems and facilities for
nonmotorized transportation on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe which would serve
as a part of the extension of the existing systems and facilities for
nonmotorized transportation completely around Lake Tahoe; and be it further

resolved, That
the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is requested to pursue the adoption of a
similar resolution and concurrent action by the State of California; and be it
further

resolved, That
the plan to create additional systems and facilities for nonmotorized
transportation around Lake Tahoe address the needs of both tourists and
commuters; and be it further

resolved, That
the plan to create additional systems and facilities for nonmotorized
transportation around Lake Tahoe be consistent with the environmental threshold
carrying capacities established by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and be
it further

resolved, That
the State of Nevada, all state agencies, local governments and special
districts of the State of Nevada, the State of California and the appropriate
agencies of the Federal Government are encouraged to work together to achieve
the extension of the existing systems and facilities for nonmotorized transportation
completely around Lake Tahoe by the year 2000; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Executive Director of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the Governor
of the State of Nevada, the Governor of the State of
California, the Director of the Department of Transportation of the State of
Nevada, the Director of the California Department of Transportation, the
Administrator of the Nevada State Park System and the Chief of the United
States Forest Service; and be it further

State of California, the Director of the Department of Transportation
of the State of Nevada, the Director of the California Department of
Transportation, the Administrator of the Nevada State Park System and the Chief
of the United States Forest Service; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to give
consideration to readiness of Republic of China on Taiwan for broader
participation in international community including United Nations and
multilateral trade associations and humanitarian relief organizations.

whereas, The
residents of the State of Nevada have enjoyed a sister-state relationship with
the residents of the Republic of China on Taiwan for the past 10 years; and

whereas, The
commercial interaction with the Republic of China on Taiwan has grown
substantially in recent years to the benefit of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, The
Republic of China on Taiwan has successfully established a democratic,
multiparty political system; and

whereas, Working
in a cooperative atmosphere with the United States, the role of the Republic of
China on Taiwan in international developmental programs and humanitarian relief
operations has expanded significantly during the past decade; and

whereas, Seven
Central American countries have proposed to the Secretary General of the United
Nations that a supplementary item be included in the provisional agenda of the
48th General Assembly session to consider the exceptional situation of the
Republic of China on Taiwan in the international community, based on the
principle of universality, and in accordance with the established pattern of
parallel representation by divided countries in the United Nations; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That our
ongoing commercial relationship with the people of the Republic of China on
Taiwan be recognized as serving our mutual interest in an equitable and
reciprocal manner; and be it further

resolved, That
the contributions of the Republic of China on Taiwan in light of her democratic
government and humanitarian service abroad, be accorded
appropriate recognition by the residents of the State of Nevada; and be it
further

accorded appropriate recognition by the residents of the
State of Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Congress of the United States is hereby urged to give due consideration to
the readiness of the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan for its further
contributions to broaden participation in the international community,
including the United Nations and such forums as multilateral trade associations
and humanitarian relief organizations; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States
as presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation and to Director General
Jyh-yuan Lo of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco; and be
it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCongratulating E. Stanton
Warren upon his retirement as a lobbyist for the Nevada Legislature.

whereas, E.
Stanton Stan Warren has been an active lobbyist diligently pursuing
meritorious legislation at the local, state and federal levels since 1963; and

whereas, Stan
Warren is a true professional who relishes the role of advocate and legislative
historian and has worked tirelessly to represent his clients fairly and
honestly for the past 32 years; and

whereas, Stan
Warrens professionalism, forthrightness and low-key demeanor have earned him
respect from legislators, staff members and his peers; and

whereas, Whenever
Stan Warren turns his attention to something, it is with complete focus and
compassion, whether the object of his attention is legislation, community
projects, a 1941 classic Chevrolet or his childhood sweetheart and soul mate,
Ruthie; and

whereas, It
is a well-known fact that Stan Warren fancies himself as a genius at
Acey-Duecey and Cribbage, a master at rebuilding classic cars and an
experienced barber, resulting from skills he learned during the Korean War when
he was not busy rigging parachutes while aboard the U.S.S. Boxer; and

whereas, Stan
Warren has determined that this will be the last session in which he will
wander the halls as a full-time legislative engineer; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the members
of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby congratulate E. Stanton
Warren upon his well-deserved retirement and commend him for his dedication,
honesty and integrity for the past 32 years as he has performed his duties as a
lobbyist with the Nevada Legislature; and be it further

resolved, That
Stan Warrens presence as a legislative engineer in the legislative halls
will be truly missed (although we can expect him to return to badger
legislators the minute any legislation is considered which would threaten
classic cars); and be it further

resolved, That
all members of this legislative body are pleased that finally Stan Warren will
have time to travel with his wife, play with his grandchildren and tinker in
his garage; and be it further

resolved, That
the members of the Nevada Legislature wish Stan Warren a fond farewell and hope
that the future will include many happy days filled with c ear telephone connections,
running cars and an abundance of electricity; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
E. Stanton Warren.

________

FILE NUMBER 112, SJR 7

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 7Committee on Natural Resources

FILE NUMBER 112

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONExpressing the support of the
Nevada Legislature for the ranching and farming industries in this state and
urging the Congress of the United States to pass legislation which would
prevent the reforms of existing regulations concerning the management of public
rangelands adopted by the Secretary of the Interior and establish reasonable
provisions relating to the management and administration of the public
rangelands of the United States.

whereas, The
people of the State of Nevada have a long history of being productive and
successful ranchers and farmers; and

whereas, The
money received from the production and sale of livestock, crops and other
agricultural products contributes millions of dollars each year to the economy
of Nevada; and

whereas, Because
of Nevadas arid climate and lack of abundant supplies of water, large amounts
of land are required to graze cattle and sheep effectively; and

whereas, Much
of the land needed for grazing livestock must be leased under permit from the
Federal Government, thereby making many of the ranchers and farmers in Nevada
involuntarily dependent upon the Federal Government and its regulations
governing the use of the rangelands located on the public lands of the United
States; and

whereas, The
Secretary of the Interior has adopted major reforms to the existing regulations
of the Federal Government concerning the management of the rangelands located
on the public lands of the United States which will become effective on August
26, 1995; and

whereas, Such
proposed reforms are extremely broad and extensive, and seek to impose numerous
changes in the administration of the public rangelands which are not necessary
or reasonable in order to maintain the public rangelands in a healthy and
productive condition;

whereas, A
bill has been introduced in the Senate, S. 852 of the 104th Congress, 1st
Session (1995), The Livestock Grazing Act of 1995, which would prevent the
reforms adopted by the Secretary of the Interior and would establish reasonable
provisions relating to the proportional ownership of improvements made on the
public rangelands by ranchers in cooperation with the Federal Government, the
requirement of compliance with state law relating to water rights, the
clarification of the types of violations of federal law relating to the
management and administration of the public rangelands which are subject to
civil or criminal penalties and other matters relating to the management and
administration of the public rangelands of the United States; and

whereas, An
identical bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives, H.R. 1713
of the 104th Congress, 1st Session (1995); now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the Nevada
Legislature hereby expresses its support for the ranching and farming
industries in Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature opposes any extensive and unreasonable reform of the
existing regulations of the Federal Government concerning the management of the
public rangelands in Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature hereby urges the Congress of the United States to pass S. 852 or H.R. 1713 of the 104th Congress, 1st Session (1995), The Livestock
Grazing Act of 1995, which would prevent the reforms adopted by the Secretary
of the Interior concerning the management of the rangelands located on the
public land of the United States and establish reasonable provisions relating
to the management and administration of the public rangelands of the United
States; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate, the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Chairman of the Senate Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources, the Chairman of the House of Representatives
Committee on Natural Resources and each member of the Nevada Congressional
Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONHonoring the Daughters of
Utah Pioneers for their work to preserve the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort.

whereas, On
June 14, 1855, Mormon missionaries arrived at The Vegas, of the New Mexico
Territory, to establish a mission which would provide a safe way station on the
road between the Mormon communities of Great Salt Lake and San Bernardino; and

whereas, That
year construction began on the 150-square-foot adobe fort but 3 years later the
project was abandoned before its completion; and

whereas, For
years thereafter the fort was used for different purposes until 1936 when the
Daughters of Utah Pioneers organized in Las Vegas and dedicated a rock monument
to the founding of the Old Fort; and

whereas, The
Elks Lodge No. 1468 bought the Old Fort and the surrounding land in 1955; and

whereas, At
that time the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, concerned about the preservation of
the Old Fort, arranged to have a canopy built to protect the adobe remnants;
and

whereas, In
1971, after realizing the importance of the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, the City
of Las Vegas purchased the Old Fort and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers
obtained a lease to operate and maintain this historical structure; and

whereas, Throughout
the years, the Daughters of Utah Pioneers have obtained and donated many
authentic pieces of period furniture to furnish one room of the Old Fort and
in 1972 this historical landmark was entered in the National Register of
Historic Places; and

whereas, The
State of Nevada purchased the Old Fort from the City of Las Vegas in 1991,
designating it as the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park under the
administration of the Division of State Parks of the State Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources; and

whereas, Archeological
studies at the park have uncovered a portion of the original foundation of the
fort and planning is underway for a partial reconstruction of the fort showing
the various stages of its development; and

whereas, Last
year the original rock monument which had been moved and partially destroyed
was reassembled and rededicated by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers on the
original site; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the members
of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby commend and express their
deepest appreciation to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers for their determination,
perseverance and tireless efforts in preserving the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort
as a significant part of Nevadas history; and be it further

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to reduce the
paperwork requirements associated with the National Environmental Policy Act.

whereas, The
Humboldt National Forest includes approximately 2,500,000 acres in Humboldt
County, Elko County, White Pine County, eastern Nye County and Lincoln County;
and

whereas, The
residents of these counties have a long tradition of ranching and farming, the
results of which contribute greatly each year to the economies of these
counties and to the State of Nevada; and

whereas, Because
of the arid climate and scarcity of water in these areas, large amounts of land
are required for grazing, much of which must be leased from the United States Forest
Service in the Humboldt National Forest, thereby making many of the ranchers
and farmers in these areas dependent on the use of the Humboldt National
Forest; and

whereas, Herds
of wild horses and elk are in constant competition with domestic animals for
the available forage and water; and

whereas, The
extensive paperwork requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and
other federal laws further divert resources of the Humboldt National Forest
from activities that would directly improve range conditions, promote compliance
with grazing permits and lead to the establishment of sustainable conditions;
and

whereas, Conservation
groups have now initiated litigation against the Chief of the U.S. Forest
Service and the Supervisor of the Humboldt National Forest, requesting the
federal court to prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from authorizing grazing
permits in the Humboldt National Forest until certain alleged violations of the
National Environmental Policy Act and other federal laws are resolved; and

whereas, This
litigation threatens the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers, polarizes the
various users of the public lands, limits constructive dialog directed toward
solving actual problems and further diverts resources of the Humboldt National
Forest from activities that would directly improve range conditions and promote
compliance with grazing permits; and

whereas, The
multiple-use concept requires all the various recreational, agricultural,
educational and scientific users of the public lands to coexist, cooperate and
compromise to their mutual benefit; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the members of
the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature urge the
Congress of the United States to support legislation that recognizes and
preserves the value of ranching and farming to the economy and to the very
fabric of rural communities; and be it further

urge the Congress of the United States to support
legislation that recognizes and preserves the value of ranching and farming to
the economy and to the very fabric of rural communities; and be it further

resolved, That
Congress is also urged to support legislation that streamlines the paperwork
requirements of federal laws affecting the use of the national forests, such as
the National Environmental Policy Act, especially legislation that would make
the renewal of grazing permits categorically exempt from the requirements of
the National Environmental Policy Act; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the resolution of the
litigation over the authorization of grazing permits in the Humboldt National Forest.

whereas, The
Humboldt National Forest includes approximately 2,500,000 acres in Humboldt
County, Elko County, White Pine County, eastern Nye County and Lincoln County;
and

whereas, The
residents of these counties have a long tradition of ranching and farming, the
results of which contribute greatly each year to the economies of these
counties and to the State of Nevada; and

whereas, Because
of the arid climate and scarcity of water in these areas, large amounts of land
are required for grazing, much of which must be leased from the United States
Forest Service in the Humboldt National Forest, thereby making many of the
ranchers and farmers in these areas dependent on the use of the Humboldt
National Forest; and

whereas, Herds
of wild horses and elk are in constant competition with domestic animals for
the available forage and water; and

whereas, The
Nevada Wildlife Federation, Elko County Conservation Association and National
Wildlife Federation have initiated litigation against the U.S. Forest Service,
the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service and the Supervisor of the Humboldt
National Forest, requesting the federal court to prohibit the U.S. Forest
Service from authorizing grazing permits in the Humboldt National Forest until
certain alleged violations of federal laws are resolved; and

whereas, This
litigation threatens the livelihood of farmers and ranchers who also manage
private lands adjacent to the Humboldt National Forest which
are important components of the wildlife habitat, especially for the winter
habitat; and

which are important components of the wildlife habitat,
especially for the winter habitat; and

whereas, Such
litigation polarizes the various users of the public lands, limits constructive
dialog directed toward solving actual problems and diverts resources of the
Humboldt National Forest from activities that would directly improve range
conditions and promote compliance with grazing permits; and

whereas, The
multiple-use concept requires all the various recreational, agricultural,
educational and scientific users of the public lands to coexist, cooperate and
compromise to their mutual benefit; and

whereas, There
is scientific evidence that a proper level of grazing is essential to maintain
plant vigor and growth and to control fire hazards on many range sites and the
management practices of the ranching industry have greatly improved range
conditions; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the members of
the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature urge the parties involved in and
affected by the litigation to cooperate with one another and resolve their
differences to bring an end to this ill-conceived, unproductive and polarizing
litigation which adversely affects continued multiple-use management; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the President of the Nevada Wildlife Federation, the President of the Elko
County Conservation Association, the President of the National Wildlife
Federation, the Supervisor of the Humboldt National Forest, the Chief of the
U.S. Forest Service, the Executive Director of the Nevada Cattlemens
Association, the Executive Vice President of the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation
and Service Company and the President of the Nevada Woolgrowers Association;
and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

________

FILE NUMBER 116, ACR 12

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 12Assemblyman Bache

FILE NUMBER 116

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the
Legislative Counsel to reorganize and divide the provisions of chapter 616 of
NRS.

whereas, Chapter
616 of NRS has grown over the years to accommodate the growth and development
of the State Industrial Insurance System and necessary changes to the laws
governing industrial insurance; and

whereas, Chapter
616 of NRS currently consists of more than 400 sections; and

whereas, The
numerous provisions which apply to employers who are insured by the State
Industrial Insurance System do not apply to those employers who are
self-insured, and vice versa; and

whereas, The
rapid growth and changes in the laws governing industrial insurance warrant the
reorganization of chapter 616 of NRS and its division into two or more separate
chapters; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Legislative Counsel is hereby directed to reorganize the provisions of chapter
616 of NRS and to divide those provisions into two or more separate chapters;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Counsel complete the reorganization and division of chapter 616
of NRS before the 69th session of the Nevada Legislature convenes; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Legislative Counsel prepare and present to the 69th session of the Nevada
Legislature a report concerning the reorganization and division of chapter 616
of NRS.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONMemorializing former
Assemblyman and civic leader, George Rudiak.

whereas, On
April 8, 1995, the people of Nevada lost a respected and distinguished former
Assemblyman with the passing of George Rudiak; and

whereas, George
Rudiak was born in the Soviet Union on March 27, 1915, and moved with his
parents to the United States when he was 5 years old; and

whereas, George
Rudiak grew up in Southern California and after attending the University of
California at Los Angeles, he received his law degree from the University of
California at Berkeley in 1940; and

whereas, George
Rudiak served his country in the United States Army Air Corps before moving to
Las Vegas with his wife, Gertrude, in 1946; and

whereas, In
1952, George Rudiak was elected to the Nevada Assembly and served as Chairman
of the Assembly Standing Committee on Banks, Corporations and Insurance, as
Vice Chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Labor and as a member of
the Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary during the 46th session of the
Nevada Legislature; and

whereas, While
serving in the Legislature, George Rudiak introduced civil rights legislation
which lost by only one vote; and

whereas, George
Rudiak was an active participant in Nevadas Democratic party and was honored
by being selected as Nevadas delegate to the Democratic Convention that
nominated John Fitzgerald Kennedy; and

whereas, George
Rudiak was the first Chairman of the Nevada Civil Rights Commission and was
also Nevadas representative to the National Board of the American Civil
Liberties Union; and

whereas, In
1988, George Rudiak was named Civil Libertarian of the Year by the Nevada affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union; and

whereas, As
an attorney in private practice, George Rudiak represented organized labor and
was always willing to pursue justice when a persons civil rights were
threatened or violated; and

whereas, A
devoted family man, George Rudiak is survived by his wife, Gertrude, his
daughter, Geri Rentchler, and his four sons, Andrew, David, Richard and Arthur,
and eight grandchildren; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the members
of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature express their deepest sympathy
and heartfelt condolences to the family of George Rudiak; and be it further

resolved, That
George Rudiak will long be remembered as a man who was a pillar of his
community and who fought for and strongly believed in the civil rights of all
Americans; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to George Rudiaks loving wife, Gertrude.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending native son
Grant Bowler for his public service to the State of Nevada.

whereas, Grant
M. Bowler was born and raised in Mesquite, Nevada, and will celebrate his 83rd
birthday in September; and

whereas Throughout
his life, Grant Bowler has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills by
serving his fellow man, his community and the State of Nevada; and

whereas, In
1935, after graduation from Brigham Young University, Grant Bowler moved to
Logandale, Nevada, where he served as principal of the Logandale Elementary
School until 1941 when he continued his education career as the principal of
the Moapa Valley High School, serving a total of 35 years until his retirement
in 1976; and

whereas, As
an educator, Grant Bowler initiated many innovative policies and programs
designed to instill within his pupils a strong sense of morals
and solid values, self-esteem and an appreciation for the values of education;
and

morals and solid values, self-esteem and an appreciation for
the values of education; and

whereas, Grant
Bowler has always been highly respected among his peers and served as charter
president of the Nevada Secondary School Principals Association; and

whereas, Grant
Bowler helped organize and served for many years as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Moapa Valley Water District and he also served for over 25
years as a member of the Town Boards in Moapa Valley; and

whereas, Grant
Bowler was active in the Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout and later for
many years as a Scoutmaster, receiving the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy
Scouts of America in recognition of his years of dedicated service; and

whereas, Grant
Bowler has strong religious ties with his church and served for 5 years as
Bishop of the Logandale L.D.S. Ward, 19 years as President of the Moapa L.D.S.
Stake, 3 years as a Regional Representative of the Quorum of the Twelve, 5
years as President of the St. George Temple and he is currently Stake Patriarch
for the Logandale Nevada Stake, a position he has held for the past 14 years;
now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the members
of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend Grant Bowler
for his public service to his fellow man, his community and the State of Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature recognizes and commends Grant Bowler for a lifetime of
selfless endeavors and accomplishments as he continues to seek the best for his
community and this state; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Grant M. Bowler.

whereas, When
the United States became involved in World War II, Kenneth Buck proudly
enlisted in the Army to serve his country; and

whereas, Upon
his return to Nevada after his discharge, Kenneth Buck was appointed the Public
Relations Officer for the Veterans Administration in Nevada and Public
Relations Officer for the Department of Highways of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, In
1949, Kenneth Buck was appointed the Executive Secretary of the Public
Employees Retirement System in Nevada, a position he held until his retirement
in 1970; and

whereas, As
a result of his efforts and dedication while serving as Executive Secretary,
Kenneth Buck formed a solid foundation for Nevadas retirement system and
created a model for other state retirement systems; and

whereas, Kenneth
Buck was actively involved in numerous civic organizations in his community and
state, and on a national level, was a founding member of the American
Association of Retired Persons and served as the first President of the Retired
Public Employees of Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the members
of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature express their deepest sympathy
and heartfelt condolences to the family of Kenneth Buck; and be it further

resolved, That
the residents of the State of Nevada and this country have benefited greatly
from the many contributions of Kenneth Buck; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Kenneth Bucks wife, Norinne, his daughters, Judy Bogich and Keni McKenzie, all
of Reno, and his stepson, John D. Mackey, of Kentfield, California.

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FILE NUMBER 120, AJR 26

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 26Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 120

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONExpressing the vehement
opposition of the State of Nevada to storage of radioactive waste in Nevada.

whereas, The
recent debates concerning certain resolutions may have been construed by those
living outside Nevada as disagreement among Nevadans regarding whether the
Federal Government should place an interim or permanent repository or other
facility for the storage or transportation of high-level radioactive waste and
spent nuclear fuel in Nevada; and

whereas, Throughout
the debate there was one principle that never varied and was agreed upon by an
overwhelming majority of Nevadans and that principle was Nevadas forceful and
unyielding opposition to the permanent storage of high-level radioactive waste
and spent nuclear fuel in Nevada and any amendment of the Nuclear Waste Policy
Act which would allow the siting of an interim storage
program or monitored retrievable storage program in Nevada; and

siting of an interim storage program or monitored
retrievable storage program in Nevada; and

whereas, The
State of Nevada has studied the economic, social, public health and safety and
environmental impacts that are likely to result from the transportation and
storage of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel and has
conclusively determined that transforming this beautiful state into a nuclear
waste disposal area would pose a severe threat to the health and safety of the
current and future generations of Nevadans and have devastating consequences on
the tourist-based economy of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, The
environmental wonders of this state, from the rim of the Red Rock Canyon, the
dramatic depths of the Lehman Caves, the lush alpine meadows and the clear
mountain streams of the Great Basin National Park to the heights of the
spectacular Ruby Mountains, through the wondrous Black Rock Desert to the
emerald shores of Lake Tahoe Basin, through the plethora of wonderful
wilderness areas to the glimmering waters of Lake Mead, are far too special a
treasure to be spoiled by high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel;
now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Legislature of the State of Nevada hereby reaffirms its vehement opposition to
the permanent storage of high-level radioactive waste in Nevada and its adamant
opposition to any amendment of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act which would allow
the siting of an interim storage program or monitored retrievable storage
program in Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
this Legislature hereby urges the Congress of the United States to take such
actions as are necessary to ensure that the current practice of on-site dry
cask storage of high-level radioactive waste is continued until such time as
the available technology will allow for the recycling and reuse of high-level radioactive
waste; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 121, SJR 12

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 12Committee on Natural Resources

FILE NUMBER 121

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Federal Government
to adhere to the states laws governing the use, allocation, management and
protection of water.

whereas, Nevada
and the other western states of the United States are critically dependent upon
present and future water resources for their quality of life and economic base;
and

whereas, The
western states are geographically, hydrologically and economically diverse and
distinct from each other and from the eastern states; and

whereas, Nevada has developed and customized a system of water allocation in response to the arid
conditions of the state; and

whereas, Water
resources in many of the major interstate river basins in the west are
apportioned and administered through interstate compacts or court decrees
between two or more states; and

whereas, There
has been a long-standing policy of deference to the states by the Federal
Government in the area of the use, allocation, management and protection of
water; and

whereas, Nevada
has extensive experience in managing its own water resources, including both
surface and ground water supplies, and recognizes the importance of protecting
its water resources for present and future beneficial use; and

whereas, The
individual water users within the various states have relied upon the law and
policies of their respective states to acquire vested water rights and for the
protection of those rights; and

whereas, Nevadas laws governing the use, allocation, management and protection of water provide for
public participation and are based upon the public interest; and

whereas, The
number of federal agencies involved in some aspect of water policy or
management continues to increase, adding duplication, confusion and conflicting
policies; and

whereas, Congress
is considering several pieces of legislation related to the management of water
resources, some of which contain elements that would increase the role of the
Federal Government in the administration of water resources and undermine the
primacy of the states laws governing the use, allocation, management and
protection of water; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the Nevada
Legislature urges the Federal Government:

1. To recognize that the use, allocation,
management and protection of water resources is primarily the responsibility of
the states;

2. To recognize the primacy of the
states laws governing the use, allocation, management and protection of water;
and

3. To require all federal agencies to
conduct their activities in accordance with the states laws governing the use,
allocation, management and protection of water;

and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature urges the United States Department of the Interior, the
United States Army Corps of Engineers, the United States Forest Service, the United
States Bureau of Land Management, and all other federal agencies to refrain
from further efforts to erode the authority now vested in the various states to
use, allocate, manage and protect their precious water resources; and be it
further

resolved, That,
by the adoption of this resolution, the Nevada Legislature does not intend to
alter or diminish the special relationship of trust that has been established
between the Federal Government and the governing bodies of the Indian tribes in
this state; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the President of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior, the Chief of
Engineers of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Chief of the United
States Forest Service, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, the
Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and each
member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 122, SJR 25

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 25Committee on Natural Resources

FILE NUMBER 122

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Secretary of Defense
and the Secretary of the Interior to make a certain portion of the Tolicha
Mining District available for use by the public.

whereas, The
western portion of the Tolicha Mining District is located on the western
boundary of the Nellis Air Force Range in Nye County, Nevada; and

whereas, Between
1905 and the 1940s, high grade precious metal veins in the western portion of
the Tolicha Mining District were developed and mined; and

whereas, Using
technology that is now antiquated, the Tolicha Mining District produced a
record amount of gold and silver valued at approximately $750,000, based on the
value of money during the 1930s; and

whereas, Pursuant
to the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986, recent surface and research
studies of the Nellis Air Force Range show the possibility of high mineral
potential in the western portion of the Tolicha Mining District; and

whereas, Mining
technology has changed dramatically over the past 20 years, now providing
companies the opportunity to develop mines in areas of low-grade disseminated
gold, such as the world-class gold mines near Elko, Nevada; and

whereas, Extensive
exploratory drilling, along with other scientific research, is necessary to
determine the true mineral value of the Tolicha Mining District; and

whereas, This
area was made unavailable to the public in 1951 through Public Land Order No.
712, and the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1986 formally withdrew from
public domain the Nellis Air Force Range, including the Tolicha Mining
District; and

whereas, The
Tolicha Mining District has a high potential for precious metal development,
and exploratory and mining companies would be interested in exploring this area
which has been restricted for many years; and

whereas, The
Tolicha Mining District is located a mere 3 to 4 miles inside the western
boundary of the Nellis Air Force Range; and

whereas, In
years gone by, mining was the cornerstone of Nevadas progressive economy, and
the State of Nevada has made economic development and diversification a
priority; and

whereas, The
development of a major precious metal mine in the area of the Tolicha Mining
District would provide positive economic impacts for the State of Nevada and
local communities; and

whereas, The
State of Nevada encourages the development of our mineral resources; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Legislature of the State of Nevada hereby urges the Secretary of Defense to
release to the Department of the Interior the western portion of the Tolicha
Mining District consisting of Township 7 South, Range 45 East, Sections 34 and
35 (unsurveyed), and Township 8 South, Range 45 East, Sections 2, 3, 9, 10, 11,
15, 16, 21 and 22 (unsurveyed), Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, a total of
approximately 7,040 acres; and be it further

resolved, That
this Legislature also hereby urges the Secretary of the Interior to classify
any such released land as public domain and open to multiple use, giving
exploration and mining companies the opportunity to explore, locate and develop
the mineral resources in the western portion of the Tolicha Mining District;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Interior and to each member
of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 123, SJR 11

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 11Committee on Natural Resources

FILE NUMBER 123

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging the Congress of the United States to investigate the utility of importing water to Nevada from sources outside Nevada.

whereas, The
present demand on the limited supply of water in the State of Nevada is threatening
the vitality of the lakes in western Nevada including Pyramid Lake and Walker
Lake; and

whereas, Millions
of acre-feet of water flow from the rivers of the northwestern United States into the Pacific Ocean each year and are lost to reclamation; and

whereas, The
water lost to reclamation could be used beneficially in the State of Nevada to
preserve the vitality of the lakes in western Nevada including Pyramid Lake and
Walker Lake; and

whereas, The
interregional transfer of water is technologically feasible; now, therefore, be
it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, that the Nevada
Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to investigate the utility
of importing water to Nevada from sources outside Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the
Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate, the
Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the
development of a proposal to amend the state plan for assistance to the
medically indigent to include coverage for the treatment of substance abuse
provided to a recipient of Medicaid in a nonhospital setting.

whereas, The
cost of providing health care to persons eligible for Medicaid has become a
primary concern of the Legislature of this state; and

whereas, Studies
indicate that at least 20 percent of the money spent by Medicaid for hospital
care is attributable to substance abuse; and

whereas, Treatment
for substance abuse for recipients of Medicaid is often covered only if
provided in a hospital; and

whereas, Services
provided in a hospital for the treatment of substance abuse are often more
costly than services provided in a nonhospital setting; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Administrator of the Welfare Division of the Department of Human Resources and
the Chairman of the Commission on Substance Abuse Education, Prevention,
Enforcement and Treatment and the Chief of the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation are hereby
directed to coordinate efforts to:

1. Develop a proposal to amend the state
plan for assistance to the medically indigent adopted pursuant to NRS 422.237
to include coverage for the treatment of substance abuse provided in a
nonhospital setting. The proposal must be presented to the State Welfare Board
for consideration on or before October 1, 1996.

2. Seek all necessary federal waivers and
approvals to carry out the objectives of the proposal.

And be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Administrator of the Welfare Division of the Department of Human
Resources and to the Chairman of the Commission on Substance
Abuse Education, Prevention, Enforcement and Treatment and to the Chief of the
Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse of the Department of Employment, Training and
Rehabilitation.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONMemorializing former
Washoe County Commissioner and Chairman of the Reno-Sparks Convention and
Visitors Authority, Raymond J. Capurro.

whereas, This
legislative body mourns the passing on May 12, 1994, of Raymond J. Capurro, a
Reno native and a dedicated public servant; and

whereas, Raymond
J. Capurro was born in Reno, Nevada, on October 5, 1917, to John and Mary
Capurro; and

whereas, Raymond
Capurro served his country during World War II as a sergeant in the Army; and

whereas, After
the war, Raymond Capurro managed Marys Motel on W. Fourth St., owned R.
Petrone and Company, a grocery store, and was the manager of the Silver Dollar
Casino when it opened in 1960; and

whereas, Raymond
Capurro loved Reno and Washoe County and to ensure that the area remained a
place where families could enjoy health and happiness, he served as a Washoe
County Commissioner from 1950 until 1958, and as chairman of the Reno-Sparks
Convention and Visitors Authority from 1968 to 1982 and as a member of the
Regional Planning Commission for 8 years; and

whereas, Raymond
Capurro is survived by his wife, Grace and daughters Rayleen Cudworth and Marcy
Andrus; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the members
of the 68th Session of the Nevada Legislature offer their sincere gratitude for
native son Raymond Capurros life of public service and convey their
condolences and heartfelt sympathy to his family; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Raymond Capurros loving wife, Grace.

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FILE NUMBER 127, SJR 17

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 17Committee on Taxation

FILE NUMBER 127

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to allow the legislature to exempt property
from taxation if the amount of tax to be collected would be less than the cost
to collect the tax.

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
1 of article 10 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read
as follows:

Section 1. 1. The
legislature shall provide by law for a uniform and equal rate of assessment and
taxation, and shall prescribe such regulations as shall secure a just valuation
for taxation of all property, real, personal and possessory, except mines and
mining claims, which shall be assessed and taxed only as provided in section 5
of this article.

2. Shares of stock, bonds, mortgages,
notes, bank deposits, book accounts and credits, and securities and choses in
action of like character are deemed to represent interest in property already
assessed and taxed, either in Nevada or elsewhere, and shall be exempt.

3. The legislature may constitute
agricultural and open-space real property having a greater value for another
use than that for which it is being used, as a separate class for taxation
purposes and may provide a separate uniform plan for appraisal and valuation of
such property for assessment purposes. If such plan is provided, the
legislature shall also provide for retroactive assessment for a period of not
less than 7 years when agricultural and open-space real property is converted
to a higher use conforming to the use for which other nearby property is used.

4. Personal property which is moving in
interstate commerce through or over the territory of the State of Nevada, or
which was consigned to a warehouse, public or private, within the State of
Nevada from outside the State of Nevada for storage in transit to a final
destination outside the State of Nevada, whether specified when transportation
begins or afterward, shall be deemed to have acquired no situs in Nevada for
purposes of taxation and shall be exempt from taxation.

be exempt from taxation. Such property shall not be deprived
of such exemption because while in the warehouse the property is assembled,
bound, joined, processed, disassembled, divided, cut, broken in bulk, relabeled
or repackaged.

5. The legislature may exempt motor
vehicles from the provisions of the tax required by this section, and in lieu
thereof, if such exemption is granted, shall provide for a uniform and equal
rate of assessment and taxation of motor vehicles, which rate shall not exceed
five cents on one dollar of assessed valuation.

6. The legislature shall provide by law
for a progressive reduction in the tax upon business inventories by 20 percent
in each year following the adoption of this provision, and after the expiration
of the 4th year such inventories are exempt from taxation. The legislature may
exempt any other personal property, including livestock.

7. No inheritance tax shall ever be
levied.

8. The legislature may exempt by law
property used for municipal, educational, literary, scientific or other
charitable purposes, or to encourage the conservation of energy or the
substitution of other sources for fossil sources of energy.

9. No income tax shall be levied upon the
wages or personal income of natural persons. Notwithstanding the foregoing
provision, and except as otherwise provided in subsection 1 of this section,
taxes may be levied upon the income or revenue of any business in whatever form
it may be conducted for profit in the state.

10. The
legislature may exempt from taxation that property for which the annual taxes
due would be less than the cost of collecting those taxes.

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FILE NUMBER 128, AR 13

Assembly Resolution
No. 13Assemblymen Dini and Hettrick

FILE NUMBER 128

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONDesignating certain members of the
Assembly as regular and alternate members of the Legislative Commission.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That pursuant to the provisions
of NRS 218.660 and the Joint Rules of the Legislature, the following
Assemblymen are designated regular and alternate members of the Legislative
Commission to serve until their successors are designated: Mr. Joseph E. Dini,
Jr., Ms. Christina R. Giunchigliani, Mr. Richard D. Perkins, Mrs. Joan A.
Lambert, Mr. John C. Carpenter and Mrs. Jeannine Stroth are designated as the
regular Assembly members; Mr. Bernard Anderson and Mrs. Marcia de Braga are
designated as the first and second alternate members, respectively, for Mr.
Joseph E. Dini, Jr.; Ms. Barbara E. Buckley and Mr. Douglas A. Bache are
designated as the first and second alternate members, respectively, for Ms.
Christina R. Giunchigliani; Mr. Larry L. Spitler and Mr. Robert E. Price are
designated as the first and second alternate members,
respectively, for Mr.

members, respectively, for Mr. Richard D. Perkins; Mr. Brian
E. Sandoval and Mr. Thomas Batten are designated as the first and second
alternate members, respectively, for Mrs. Joan A. Lambert; Mr. Peter G. Ernaut
and Mr. Max J. Bennett are designated as the first and second alternate
members, respectively, for Mr. John C. Carpenter; and Mrs. Deanna Braunlin and
Mr. Dennis Nolan are designated as the first and second alternate members,
respectively, for Mrs. Jeannine Stroth.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to amend
the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow states
to make payments for certain services provided to, and to provide certain
services to, recipients of Medicaid who have disabilities.

whereas, Persons
with disabilities should have the opportunity to achieve the highest possible
level of personal independence; and

whereas, Persons
with disabilities frequently require assistance to perform daily tasks that
they would normally perform for themselves if they did not have a disability,
such as bathing, dressing and preparing meals; and

whereas, Assistance
provided to a person with a disability in his home allows him to maintain his
independence; and

whereas, If
the state could pay a recipient directly for assistance provided to him in his
home, the recipient could employ the person of his choice to assist him; and

whereas, Allowing
a recipient the opportunity to employ the person of his choice to assist him
with his daily tasks would provide him with additional freedom and independence
to manage his own affairs; and

whereas, Under
the current federal law the State of Nevada would lose federal funding if it
made direct payments to a recipient for such services; and

whereas, Under
the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto, the State of Nevada may not, without being considered an
employer, provide various administrative, clinical and quality assurance
services relating to personal assistants employed by persons with disabilities,
including the investigation, recruiting, screening, training, supervision or
monitoring of such persons; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the Nevada
Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to amend Title XIX of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. งง 1396 et seq.) to allow states to make
payments for personal assistance services provided in the homes of recipients
of Medicaid who have disabilities directly to the recipients of such services
under appropriate circumstances; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to amend the
provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Secretary of the
Treasury to revise Revenue Procedures 70-6 and 80-4 to allow states or
designated agencies of the states to provide, without being deemed an employer,
various administrative, clinical and quality assurance services relating to
personal assistants employed by recipients of Medicaid who have disabilities,
including the investigation, recruiting, screening, training, supervising and
monitoring of such assistants; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation.

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FILE NUMBER 130, SR 12

Senate Resolution No.
12Senators Raggio and Titus

FILE NUMBER 130

SENATE RESOLUTIONDesignating certain members of the
Senate as regular and alternate members of the Legislative Commission and
providing the method for selecting alternate members.

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That pursuant to the provisions of
NRS 218.660 and the Joint Rules of the Legislature, Senators Randolph J.
Townsend, Ann OConnell, Lawrence E. Jacobsen, Alice Costandina Titus, Ernest
E. Adler and Joseph M. Neal, Jr., are designated as the regular Senate members
of the Legislative Commission; and be it further

resolved, That
Senators William J. Raggio and Mark A. James are designated as the first and
second alternate members, respectively, for Senator Randolph J. Townsend;
Senators Suzanne Lowden and Jon C. Porter are designated as the first and
second alternate members, respectively, for Senator Ann OConnell; and Senators
Mike McGinness and Dean A. Rhoads are designated as the first and second
alternate members, respectively, for Senator Lawrence E. Jacobsen; and be it
further

resolved, That
Senators Raymond C. Shaffer and John B. Regan are designated as the first and
second alternate members, respectively, for Senators Alice Costandina Titus,
Ernest E. Adler and Joseph M. Neal, Jr.; and be it further

resolved, That
the procedure for requesting an alternate member to replace a regular member
during his absence at a meeting, must be as follows:

1. The Secretary of the Legislative
Commission shall establish a record of service of alternate members at meetings
of the Legislative Commission, and shall maintain a list of the alternate
members for each individual Senator or group of Senators. Each list must
contain a numerical designation in ascending order for each alternate member on
the list. The initial sequence in which the alternate members must be listed
must correspond to their designation as alternates in this resolution.

2. If a regular member of the Legislative
Commission is unable to attend a scheduled meeting of the commission, and
notifies the Secretary of the Legislative Commission, the Secretary shall
request the alternate member with the lowest numerical designation on the
appropriate list to replace the regular member at the meeting. If the alternate
member does not agree to serve, the Secretary shall make the same request of
the alternate member with the next higher numerical designation on the list,
and so on through the list until an alternate member agrees to replace the
regular member.

3. An alternate member who agrees to
replace a regular member at a meeting of the Legislative Commission loses the
numerical designation he had on the appropriate list at the time he was
requested to serve. The Secretary of the Legislative Commission shall, when the
alternate member agrees to replace the regular member, assign to that alternate
member the highest numerical designation on the appropriate list. At the same
time, the Secretary shall also reduce by one the numerical designation in the
appropriate list to those alternate members who have higher numerical
designations in the appropriate list than the alternate member who has agreed
to serve.

4. An alternate member who is requested
to replace a regular member at a meeting of the Legislative Commission, but who
does not agree to replace the regular member, does not lose the numerical
designation he had on the appropriate list at the time of the request.

whereas, As
a supervisor, Pat Hatch was kind, compassionate and understanding, and held
meetings every Friday with her secretaries to discuss any problems which may
have occurred during the week; and

whereas, After
several years of using the heel of her shoe as a gavel at these meetings, Pats
devoted staff presented her with an official gavel in 1991; and

whereas, Pat
Hatch experienced many unusual events while employed by the Nevada Assembly,
including the trip to the City of Pahrump where she had to take the minutes in
shorthand at a meeting at night without any light after an electrical failure
during a storm; and

whereas, During
that same trip, strong winds caused tremendous turbulence, but the turbulence
felt in the aircraft did not compare to the embarrassment Pat suffered while
exiting the airplane when a gust of wind blew her dress over her head, and
alas, she had forgotten her slip that morning; and

whereas, In
honor of that fateful day, the ingenious and artistic secretaries of the
Assembly displayed the famous poster of Marilyn Monroe with Pats picture
covering Marilyns face; and

whereas, Pat
Hatch believed strongly in the virtue of punctuality, but because of the manner
in which she sped through Washoe Valley on her daily commute to work, her
secretarial staff chipped in and purchased Pat a fuzz buster; and

whereas, Those
same secretaries also pitched in to surprise Pat and Kent with a trip to Las
Vegas to see the Siegfried and Roy show and with a little help from
seamstress Marcia Warne, provided Pat with provocative evening attire; and

whereas, As
the 1995 legislative session nears an end, the friends of Pat Hatch reminisce
about the fun, laughter and Friday afternoon potlucks that they shared with Pat
over the last nine sessions, and wish Pat must happiness as she continues her
career working alongside Kent in their new business; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That the members of the 68th
session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend a most gracious lady for
her years of devoted service as the Supervisor of the Secretarial Staff of the
Assembly; and be it further

resolved, That
Pat Hatch will be missed by many and will long be remembered for her sense of
responsibility, her loyalty and her contributions to the Nevada Legislature;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Patricia V. Hatch.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONUrging the state and local
governments to establish programs to encourage the participation of the
residents of this state in the development of public policy and the operation
of state and local government.

whereas, Section
2 of Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada recognizes that all
political power is inherent in the people and that government is instituted
for the protection, security and benefit of the people; and

whereas, Section
4 of Article IV of the United States Constitution guarantees to every state in
the Union a republican form of government; and

whereas, The
authority to govern in a representative democracy is based upon the consent of
the governed; and

whereas, Representative
democracy is dependent upon the election and appointment of persons who possess
civic virtue, wisdom and character necessary to carry out responsibilities of
government; and

whereas, New
ideas and programs to increase the participation of the residents of this state
in the development of public policy and the operation of state and local
government should be encouraged and implemented at every level of government;
now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the Nevada
Legislature hereby urges each state agency and local government in this state
to adopt a statement which acknowledges its commitment to establish a program
which would encourage the participation of the residents of this state in the
development of public policy and the operation of state and local government;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Governor is hereby requested to include a reference to this resolution in
his annual proclamation of Constitution Week and Constitution Day issued
pursuant to NRS 236.035; and be it further

resolved, That
the public officers and employees and residents of this state are hereby
encouraged to develop new ideas and programs to increase the participation of
the residents of this state in the development of public policy and the
operation of state and local government; and be it further

resolved, That
the Department of Museums, Library and Arts is hereby directed to serve as a
repository for any regulation, resolution, ordinance or other action adopted by
a local government or state agency as a result of this resolution and any
written responses to this resolution submitted to the department; and be it
further

resolved, That
the director of the Department of Museums, Library and Arts is hereby directed
to submit a report to the 69th session of the Nevada Legislature. The report
must include:

1. A summary of the information the
department received as a result of this resolution;

2. A description of the programs
established by state agencies and local governments to encourage the
participation of the residents of this state in the development
of public policy and the operation of state and local government; and

development of public policy and the operation of state and
local government; and

3. Any recommendations concerning those
programs;

and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the State prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the director of the Department of Museums, Library and Arts.

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FILE NUMBER 133, AJR 26 of the 67th
Session

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 26 of the 67th SessionCommittee on Ways and Means

FILE NUMBER 133

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the constitution
of the State of Nevada to clarify the exemption from the debt limitation of
money borrowed to retrofit state buildings to make the use of energy in the
buildings more efficient.

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
3 of article 9 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as
follows:

Sec. 3. The state may contract
public debts; but such debts shall never, in the aggregate, exclusive of
interest, exceed the sum of two per cent of the assessed valuation of the
state, as shown by the reports of the county assessors to the state controller,
except for the purpose of defraying extraordinary expenses, as hereinafter
mentioned. Every such debt shall be authorized by law for some purpose or purposes,
to be distinctly specified therein; and every such law shall provide for
levying an annual tax sufficient to pay the interest semiannually, and the
principal within twenty years from the passage of such law, and shall specially
appropriate the proceeds of said taxes to the payment of said principal and
interest; and such appropriation shall not be repealed nor the taxes postponed
or diminished until the principal and interest of said debts shall have been
wholly paid. Every contract of indebtedness entered into or assumed by or on
behalf of the state, when all its debts and liabilities amount to said sum
before mentioned, shall be void and of no effect, except in cases of money borrowed
to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, defend the state in time of war, or,
if hostilities be threatened, provide for the public defense.

The state, notwithstanding the foregoing limitations,
may, pursuant to authority of the legislature, make and enter into any and all
contracts necessary, expedient or advisable for the protection and preservation
of any of its property or natural resources, or for the purposes of obtaining
the benefits thereof, however arising and whether arising by or through any
undertaking or project of the United States or by or through any treaty or
compact between the states, or otherwise [.], including contracts for the
retrofitting of state buildings to make the use of energy in the buildings more
efficient. The legislature may from time to time make such
appropriations as may be necessary to carry out the
obligations of the state under such contracts, and shall levy such tax as may
be necessary to pay the same or carry them into effect.

necessary to carry out the obligations of the state under
such contracts, and shall levy such tax as may be necessary to pay the same or
carry them into effect.

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FILE NUMBER 134, AJR 35 of the 67th
Session

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 35 of the 67th SessionCommittee on Ways and Means

FILE NUMBER 134

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the Nevada constitution to allow the investment of state money to stimulate economic
development.

whereas, Emerging
competition in other states and federally regulated territories threaten the
State of Nevadas long-term growth in its vital gaming industry; and

whereas, Finance
programs necessary to assure business expansion and high quality job growth do
not currently provide Nevadas business sector with adequate access to those
types of money and capital essential to support the growth of a diversified
economic base; and

whereas, The
Nevada constitution currently contains restrictions, based on conditions
existing in the 19th century, that have prevented the Legislature from
considering legislation similar to laws enacted in several other states, which
would permit prudently managed investments in public-private partnerships and
corporations designed to provide needed sources of capital for high quality,
job-creating businesses within Nevada that cannot feasibly obtain such
financing from existing private financial markets in an easily accessible and
efficient manner; and

whereas, The
State of Nevada must remain competitive with other states in providing the
necessary financial tools to attract the types of businesses and industries
that would diversify Nevadas economic base and improve the standard of living
for Nevadas citizens; and

whereas, The
benefits to be derived from a strong economic development effort throughout the
state may be jeopardized if current restrictions in the Nevada constitution are
not replaced with more flexible and contemporary standards that both protect
public investments in economic development projects and provide access to the
type of financing needed to stimulate the growth of businesses and industries
throughout the state which will provide the high quality jobs, increased
property values, and enhanced standard of living desired by Nevadans; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
9 of article 8 of the constitution of the State of Nevada is hereby amended to
read as follows:

[Sec: 9. The]

Sec. 9. 1. Except
as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, the State shall not
donate or loan money [,]or its credit [,]to, or subscribe to or be [,]interested in the Stock of any company, association, or
corporation . [,
except]2. The
legislature may by law, approved by a vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house, authorize the investment of
state money in a company, association or corporation subject to the following
conditions:

the members
elected to each house, authorize the investment of state money in a company,
association or corporation subject to the following conditions:

(a) Before
any investment is authorized, a determination must be made, by a person or
entity designated in the authorizing legislation, that:

(1) The
investment is for the economic development of this state or the creation of new
employment opportunities in this state;

(2) The
state can reasonably expect to achieve a reasonable rate of return on the
investment, adjusted for the relative degree of risk; and

(b) Each
investment by the state must be made through a cooperative venture with private
investors of reasonable sophistication who participate in the venture on terms
that are the same as or less favorable than the terms on which the state is
participating.

Revenue
received from investments pursuant to this subsection may be reinvested subject
to the same conditions.

3. The
provisions of this section do not apply to corporations formed
for educational or charitable purposes.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDesignating the Director
of the Legislative Counsel Bureau as the energy retrofit coordinator for the
buildings occupied by the legislative branch of government.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That
pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 338.1905, the Director of the Legislative
Counsel Bureau is hereby designated as the energy retrofit coordinator for the
buildings occupied by the legislative branch of government.

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FILE NUMBER 136, SJR 21

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 21Senators Rhoads and McGinness

FILE NUMBER 136

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to provide that the state controller is
appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the state treasurer.

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
19 of article 5 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read
as follows:

[Section]Sec. 19. 1. A
secretary of state, a treasurer, [a controller,]and
an attorney general, shall be elected at the same time and places, and in the
same manner as the governor. The term of office of each shall be the same as is prescribed for the governor.

is prescribed for the governor. Any elector shall be
eligible to either of said offices.

2. The
state treasurer shall appoint a state controller. The controller serves at the
pleasure of the treasurer. The legislature may prescribe by law the
qualifications and duties of the state controller.

3. The
provisions of this section pertaining to the appointment and service of a state
controller become effective on November 7, 2000. Notwithstanding the provisions
of subsection 1, the term of office of the controller elected at the general
election in 1998 expires on November 7, 2000.

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FILE NUMBER 137, SJR 22

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 22Committee on Natural Resources

FILE NUMBER 137

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to investigate
the additional costs incurred for the visitor facilities program at Hoover Dam
which are in excess of the amount originally appropriated for the program and
to direct the Bureau of Reclamation of the United States Department of the Interior
to develop alternative sources of funding to pay for the program.

whereas, In
1984, Congress enacted Public Law 98-381 which appropriated $77,000,000,
calculated at 1983 price levels, for a program to increase the generation
capacity of the power plant at Hoover Dam and for a visitor facilities program
to improve the parking, visitor facilities and roadways at Hoover Dam; and

whereas, Although
Public Law 98-381 does not specify the amount of the appropriation to be spent
on the respective programs, the Senate Report of the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources (S. Rep. No. 98-137, 98th Congress, 1st Session (1983), at
page 14) indicates that $32,000,000 would be needed for the visitor facilities
program; and

whereas, Appropriations
made for the visitor facilities program are to be repaid with interest when the
program is substantially completed from revenue received from the sale of power
at the Hoover Dam power plant; and

whereas, As
of the end of the 1994 federal fiscal year, approximately $120,000,000 has been
expended on the visitor facilities program; and

whereas, As
of May 1995, the visitor facilities program is not complete and additional
money will be necessary to complete the program; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature urges Congress to investigate the costs incurred for the
visitor facilities program at Hoover Dam which are in addition to the amount
originally appropriated by Congress for the program; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature urges Congress to direct the Bureau of Reclamation of
the United States Department of the Interior to develop alternative sources of
funding to pay the costs incurred for the visitor facilities
program at Hoover Dam which are in addition to the amount originally estimated
for the program of $32,000,000; and be it further

facilities program at Hoover Dam which are in addition to
the amount originally estimated for the program of $32,000,000; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate of the State of Nevada prepare and transmit a copy
of this resolution to the Vice President of the United States as presiding
officer of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives
and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 138, SJR 20

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 20Committee on Transportation

FILE NUMBER 138

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to approve the
designation of the National Highway System.

whereas, The
present interstate highway system in the United States will be inadequate to
meet the needs of local and interstate commerce in the 21st century; and

whereas, The
Secretary of Transportation has submitted a proposal to Congress for the
designation of the National Highway System; and

whereas, More
than $6.5 billion in federal funding for highways will not be allocated to the
states unless the designation of the National Highway System is approved by
Congress not later than September 30, 1995; and

whereas, The
National Highway System will consist of a network of highways which are vitally
important to the strategic defense policy of the United States; and

whereas, The
National Highway System will reduce traffic congestion which presently costs
travelers approximately $1 billion each year in lost productivity in each of
the nations eight largest metropolitan areas; and

whereas, The
National Highway System will connect important urban areas which are not
presently served by an interstate highway; and

whereas, The
National Highway System will benefit consumers by reducing the cost of
transporting goods within the United States; and

whereas, The
National Highway System will include the entire 545 miles of the interstate
highway system in Nevada; and

whereas, Although
only 4.7 percent of the highways in Nevada will be included in the National
Highway System, those highways will account for approximately 66 percent of the
motor vehicle traffic in Nevada; and

whereas, The
National Highway System will improve access for visitors to such destinations
as Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead and Jackpot, Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature hereby urges Congress to approve the designation of the
National Highway System; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 139, SJR 23

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 23Committee on National Resources

FILE NUMBER 139

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to adopt
proposals that are equitable to all states for regulating the air quality
within the area surrounding the Grand Canyon.

whereas, In
1977, the Congress of the United States amended the Clean Air Act for the
purpose of correcting and preventing the continued deterioration of visibility
in large national parks and wilderness areas resulting from the pollution of
the air; and

whereas, This
amendment did not provide adequate resources to carry out its provisions and
targeted only a few of the major types of sources of the pollution affecting
visibility; and

whereas, As
a result, the Federal Government and the individual states were extremely slow
in developing an effective program to reduce air pollution in these areas; and

whereas, The
two emission control programs specifically concerned with visibility in
national parks and wilderness areas include the program for Prevention of
Significant Deterioration of Air Quality, which is directed mainly at new
sources of pollution and a program for visibility protection which is primarily
aimed at existing sources of pollution; and

whereas, The
program for Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality requires
that each new or enlarged major emitting facility locating near large
national parks or wilderness areas install the best available control
technology, establish increments (allowable increases) that limit cumulative
increases in levels of pollution in clean air areas, and, to some extent, have
protected visibility by reducing the growth of emissions that contribute to
regional haze; and

whereas, In
1990, the United States General Accounting Office issued a report which
discussed some of the shortcomings of the program for Prevention of Significant
Deterioration of Air Quality; and

whereas, This
report indicated that federal land managers had failed to meet their
responsibilities because of a lack of allocated time, personnel and data, and
because the United States Environmental Protection Agency had failed to forward
applications for permits; and

whereas, The
report indicated that many sources of air pollution in national parks and
wilderness areas are exempt from the requirements of the program for Prevention
of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality because they
are considered minor sources or because they existed before the program for
Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality took effect; and

they are considered minor sources or because they existed
before the program for Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality
took effect; and

whereas, The
other program for visibility protection, established by the amendments to the
Clean Air Act of 1977, directs states to establish measures to achieve
reasonable progress toward the national visibility goal and to require the
installation of the best available retrofit technology on large sources
contributing to air pollution at major national parks and wildlife areas; and

whereas, In
1980, the Environmental Protection Agency issued rules to control air pollution
caused by visible plumes from nearby individual sources and expressed its
intention to regulate regional haze at some future date when improvement in
monitoring techniques provides more data on source-specific levels of
visibility impairment, regional scale-models become more refined, and
scientific knowledge about the relationships between air pollutants and
visibility improves; and

whereas, To
date, the Environmental Protection Agency has not proposed rules for the
regulation of regional haze, but has required only regulation of air pollution
that is attributable to individual sources through the use of simple
techniques, and in the past 14 years only one source of pollution has been
required to control its emissions pursuant to this program; and

whereas, It
is evident that the Environmental Protection Agency has not been required to
enforce the visibility provisions of the federal law and this failure should be
addressed before any new legislation is passed which penalizes a regional area;
and

whereas, In
1990, the Clean Air Act was once again amended to include numerous new statutes
and amendments to existing statutes which called for more regulation of air
quality for the purpose of providing continued and expanded efforts to improve
air quality; and

whereas, The
amendment added Section 169B which provided the mechanism for the Administrator
of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish visibility transport
regions and visibility transport commissions; and

whereas, That
section specifically created The Grand Canyon Visibility Transport Commission
which is required to prepare and submit to the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency by November 15, 1995, a report recommending
what measures, if any, should be taken pursuant to the Clean Air Act to address
adverse impacts on visibility from potential or projected growth in emissions
in the region; and

whereas, The
report will also discuss the establishment of clean air corridors in which
additional restrictions in emissions may be appropriate to protect visibility
in affected areas, the imposition of the requirements of the program for
Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality which affect the
construction of new or modified major stationary sources in those clean air
corridors, the alternative siting analysis provisions as provided in the Clean
Air Act, the imposition of nonattainment status requirements within clean air
corridors and the adoption of regulations to provide long-range strategies for
addressing regional haze which impairs visibility in affected areas; and

whereas, A
total of $8,000,000 per year for 5 years was authorized for appropriation to
the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies
to conduct research to identify and evaluate sources and source regions of air
pollution as well as regions that provide predominantly clean air to national
parks and wilderness areas, but it does not appear that the Environmental
Protection Agency has requested or received such an appropriation; and

agencies to conduct research to identify and evaluate
sources and source regions of air pollution as well as regions that provide
predominantly clean air to national parks and wilderness areas, but it does not
appear that the Environmental Protection Agency has requested or received such
an appropriation; and

whereas, With
the exception of minor federal funding, the Grand Canyon Visibility Transport Commission
is an unfunded mandate, and to date, most of the work which has been done
pursuant to the mandate is the result of efforts made by state governments,
industries and conservation groups; and

whereas, For
these reasons, the amendments to the Clean Air Act adopted in 1990, including
Section 169B, have not been fully implemented and allowed sufficient time to
produce their desired effect; and

whereas, Certain
scientific studies, assessments and inventories have shown that air quality in
the Intermountain West Region continues to improve even though the amendments
adopted in 1990 have not been fully implemented; and

whereas, The
clean air corridor concept may result in a severe restraint on population
growth and economic development in the western states, a result which was not
intentional when Congress passed Section 169B of the Clean Air Act whereby the
cleanest air in the nation, with the best visibility, may be managed by the
Environmental Protection Agency as the dirtiest; and

whereas, The
Nevada Legislature has grave concerns about the consequences of the
recommendations which may be made by the Grand Canyon Visibility Transport
Commission to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency because
of previously stated facts involving the federal regulation of visibility; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That Congress
is hereby urged to refrain from adopting additional statutes and the
Environmental Protection Agency is hereby urged to refrain from adopting
additional regulations which regulate air quality and visibility until the
amendments to the Clean Air Act adopted in 1990 and the regulations adopted
thereunder have been fully implemented and allowed sufficient time to produce
their intended results; and be it further

resolved, That
as part of its oversight of the regulatory program, Congress is hereby urged to
resist proposals such as clean air corridors, the imposition of nonattainment
status requirements within clean air corridors and the imposition of no-build
provisions within a transport region that are not equitable to all states; and
be it further

resolved, That
Congress is hereby urged to support proposals that are equitable, such as the
uniform application of the existing provisions of the program for Prevention of
Significant Deterioration of Air Quality in the Clean Air Act and the
imposition or addition of more stringent controls on existing sources of air
pollution and visibility impairment; and be it further

resolved, That
the Environmental Protection Agency and any other federal agency that regulates
air quality are hereby urged to base any future regulations related to air
quality and visibility on clear scientific evidence which is reviewed and
confirmed by others within the scientific community; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress, the United
States Environmental Protection Agency and the Division of Environmental
Protection of Nevada to resolve problems of small landfills with environmental
regulations.

whereas, The
State of Nevada has a very strong commitment to protecting the public health
and safety and the natural environment; and

whereas, The
Nevada Legislature has proven this commitment in the area of solid waste
management by enacting legislation and authorizing administrative regulations
which are necessary to carry out the provisions of subchapter IV of the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended; and

whereas, The
Nevada Legislature, nevertheless, finds the federal requirements in subchapter
IV of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as carried out
through the regulations contained in 40 C.F.R. Part 258, too onerous,
inflexible and unreasonable in this arid state, with many small population
centers and agricultural operations situated far from urban areas; and

whereas, Excessively
stringent federal regulations, short time frames for compliance, small
populations and a lack of technical and financial assistance have created an
impossible situation for many of Nevadas small rural communities; and

whereas, In
the absence of financial assistance to carry out the provisions of subchapter
IV of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, the federal
requirements truly represent an unfunded mandate which reorders valid local
priorities; and

whereas, The
President of the United States, in Executive Order No. 12866, dated September
30, 1993, recognized that the legitimate role of government is to govern in a
focused, tailored and sensible way; and

whereas, The
President of the United States, in his memorandum dated March 4, 1994, relating
to the regulatory reform initiative, called for permit streamlining and
paperwork reduction and directed federal agencies and departments to determine
whether states can do the job as well; reward results, not red tape; and
negotiate with the regulated community; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature urge the United States
Environmental Protection Agency to extend by at least 2 years the deadline for
small, remote landfills in arid areas to comply with the federal regulations
contained in 40 C.F.R. Part 258; and be it further

resolved, That
this Legislature urges Congress to amend subchapter IV of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 as it applies to small, remote landfills
in arid areas by establishing a ground-water monitoring exemption, requiring
the United States Environmental Protection Agency to identify, with state
participation, minimum performance standards and providing states the authority
and flexibility to manage such landfills in a manner consistent with those
performance standards; and be it further

resolved, That
this Legislature urges Congress to appropriate money for grants to the states
to carry out the mandates of subchapter IV of the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act of 1976; and be it further

resolved, That
this Legislature urges the Division of Environmental Protection of the State
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to assert Nevadas authority
and discretion over solid waste management programs within this state, propose
reasonable regulations for the management of the smallest solid waste landfills
and carry out a vigorous technical assistance program for small towns, rural
areas and agricultural operations; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
of the State of Nevada, the Vice President of the United States as presiding
officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each
member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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FILE NUMBER 141, AJR 34

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 34Committee on Judiciary

FILE NUMBER 141

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to pass
legislation that limits a courts ability to order custody requirements for
prisoners that exceed constitutional requirements.

whereas, The
protection, conservation and allocation of taxes collected from the residents
of this state is a matter within the purview of the Nevada Legislature; and

whereas, The
State of Nevada has finite resources for funding services and programs which
are essential to the residents of this state; and

whereas, The
State of Nevada is firmly committed to complying fully with all constitutional
requirements for the care and custody of prisoners in this
state and with any applicable order concerning the care and custody of
prisoners entered by a court of competent jurisdiction; and

this state and with any applicable order concerning the care
and custody of prisoners entered by a court of competent jurisdiction; and

whereas, Judicial
decisions requiring this state to provide care and custody of prisoners which
exceeds constitutional requirements may have a detrimental fiscal impact upon
this state; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, that the
Nevada Legislature urges the Congress of the United States to pass legislation
that would prohibit a court from limiting or reducing the number of prisoners
housed in an institution unless a plaintiff proves that overcrowding is the
primary cause of the deprivation of a constitutional right and that no other
relief would remedy that deprivation, and would limit any relief ordered by the
court to that which is necessary to remove the conditions depriving the
plaintiff of the constitutional right; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

whereas, During
the course of the program, Karalyn and her fellow ambassadors will learn about
British history and the British parliamentary system of government from the
Honorable Sir Andrew Bowden, M.P.; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature commend the People to People Student
Ambassador Program and send their greetings to the Honorable Sir Andrew Bowden,
M.P.; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Karalyn Marie Heath and Sir Andrew Bowden, M.P.

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FILE NUMBER 143, SJR 24

Senate Joint
Resolution No. 24Committee on Judiciary

FILE NUMBER 143

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to require the establishment of a
commission on judicial performance.

resolved by the
senate and assembly of the state of nevada, jointly, That a new
section be added to article 6 of the constitution of the State of Nevada to read as follows:

Sec. 22. 1. The
Legislature shall establish by law a Commission on Judicial Performance to
evaluate the judicial performance of each Justice of the Supreme Court and
District Judge.

2. The
Legislature shall prescribe by law the membership, powers and duties of the
Commission, and such other provisions as it determines are necessary to carry
out those powers and duties.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONAmending the Joint Rules
of the Senate and Assembly for the 68th legislative session to establish a
policy regarding sexual harassment and procedures for the administration of
related claims.

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly as adopted by the 68th session of the
Legislature are amended by the following addition:

1. The
Legislature hereby declares its intention to maintain a working environment
which is free from sexual harassment. This policy applies to all legislators,
lobbyists, legislative interns and employees of the Legislature, including
supervisors and coworkers. Each member, lobbyist, legislative intern and
employee of the Legislature is responsible to conduct himself or herself in a
manner which will ensure that others are able to work in such an environment.

2. For
the purposes of this rule, sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature, including, but not limited to:

(c) Physical
conduct such an unwanted touching, blocking normal movement or interfering with
the work directed at a person because of his sex;

(d) Threats
and demands to submit to sexual requests to keep a persons job or avoid some
other loss, and offers of employment benefits in return for sexual favors; and

(e) Retaliation
for opposing, reporting or threatening to report sexual harassment, or for
participating in an investigation, proceeding or hearing conducted by the
Nevada Equal Rights Commission or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission,

when submission
to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of
a persons employment or submission to or rejection of such conduct by a person
is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting the person or such
conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a persons
work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working
environment.

3. A
person may have a claim of sexual harassment even if he has not lost a job or
some other economic benefit. Conduct that impairs a persons ability to work or
his emotional well-being at work constitutes sexual harassment.

4. If
a person believes he is being sexually harassed on the job, he may file a
written complaint with:

(a) The
Speaker of the Assembly, if the complaint involves the conduct of a member,
legislative intern or employee of the Assembly or a lobbyist;

(b) The
Majority Leader of the Senate, if the complaint involves the conduct of a
member, legislative intern or employee of the Senate or a lobbyist; or

(c) The
Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, if the complaint involves the
conduct of the Speaker of the Assembly or the Majority Leader of the Senate.

The complaint
must include the details of the incident or incidents, the names of the persons
involved and the names of any witnesses.

5. Except
as otherwise provided in subsection 6, the Speaker of the Assembly or the Majority
Leader of the Senate, as appropriate, shall refer a complaint against a member,
legislative intern or employee of a certain House to a committee consisting of
legislators of the same House. A complaint against a lobbyist may be referred
to a committee in either House.

6. If
the complaint involves the conduct of the Speaker of the Assembly or the
Majority Leader of the Senate, the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau
shall refer the complaint to the Committee on Elections and Procedures of the Assembly
or the Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations of the Senate, as
appropriate. If the Speaker of the Assembly or the Majority Leader of the
Senate is a member of one of these committees, the Speaker or the Majority
Leader, as the case may be, shall not participate in the investigation and
resolution of the complaint.

7. The
committee to which the complaint is referred shall immediately conduct a
confidential and discreet investigation of the complaint. As a part of the
investigation, the committee shall notify the accused of the allegations. The
committee shall facilitate a meeting between the complainant and the accused to
allow a discussion of the matter, if both agree. If the parties do not agree to
such a meeting, the committee shall request statements regarding the complaint
from each of the parties. Either party may request a hearing before the
committee. The committee shall make its determination and inform the
complainant and the accused of its determination as soon as practicable after
it has completed its investigation.

8. If
the investigation reveals that sexual harassment has occurred, the Legislature
will take remedial action against the member, lobbyist, legislative intern or
employee which is commensurate with the severity of the offense. The committee
shall inform the complainant of any action taken against the member, lobbyist,
legislative intern or employee. The Legislature will also take any action
necessary to deter any future harassment.

9. The
Legislature will not retaliate against a person who files a complaint and will
not knowingly permit any retaliation by the persons supervisors or coworkers.

10. The
Legislature encourages a person to report any incident of sexual harassment
immediately so that the complaint can be quickly and fairly resolved.

11. Action
taken by a complainant pursuant to this rule does not prohibit the complainant
from also filing a complaint of sexual harassment with the Nevada Equal Rights
Commission or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONGranting administrative
leave to legislative employees in recognition of their service to the 68th
session of the Nevada Legislature.

whereas, The
staff of the Nevada Legislature and the administrative, audit, fiscal analysis,
legal and research divisions of the Legislative Counsel Bureau provide services
to the Legislature which are vital to an efficient and productive session of
the Legislature; and

whereas, The
additional employees hired specifically for the legislative session provide
essential services with dedication, competence and enthusiasm throughout the
long days of the session; and

whereas, The
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature wish to recognize and
express their appreciation of the outstanding effort made by the permanent
employees of the Legislature and the Legislative Counsel Bureau and all other
employees hired temporarily for the legislative session; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That 5
days of administrative leave is hereby granted to each permanent employee of
the Legislature and Legislative Counsel Bureau and to all employees of the
Legislature and Legislative Counsel Bureau hired temporarily for the
legislative session who are employed by the Legislature or Legislative Counsel
Bureau on the last day of this session.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrges the United States
Forest Service to stop charging fees for recreational use of lands controlled
by it based in part on activities occurring solely on state lands.

whereas, The
Division of State Lands of the State Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources reports that approximately 87 percent of the land in Nevada is
controlled by agencies of the Federal Government, while less than 1 percent of
the land in this state is controlled by agencies of this state; and

whereas, The
small percentage of land in Nevada which is controlled by agencies of this
state includes the beds and banks of the navigable bodies of water in this
state, including Lake Tahoe; and

whereas, Holders
of permits issued by the United States Forest Service for recreational use of
land controlled by the United States Forest Service have testified to the
Nevada Legislature that the United States Forest Service charges them, as part
of the fees for their permits, a percentage of their gross revenues, despite
the fact that a portion of their gross revenues are received from activities
occurring solely on state lands beneath the waters of Lake Tahoe; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature voices its disapproval of the practice of calculating the
fees for permits for recreational use of land controlled by the United States
Forest Service based in part on revenue received for activities occurring
solely on state lands; and be it further

resolved, That
the Nevada Legislature hereby urges the United States Forest Service to stop
its method of calculating the fees for permits for recreational use of land
controlled by the United States Forest Service based in part on revenue
received for activities occurring solely on state lands; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Chief of the United States Forest Service, the Secretary of the United
States Department of Agriculture and each member of the Nevada Congressional
Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress and the
Secretary of Agriculture to support the Conservation Biology of Rangelands
Research Unit.

whereas, The
Conservation Biology of Rangelands Research Unit of the Agricultural Research
Service, USDA, Reno, Nevada, was not included in the federal administrations
budget for fiscal year 1995-1996, beginning on October 1, 1995; and

whereas, The
closing of this Unit will have severe impacts on the management and restoration
of rangelands in Nevada and adjacent intermountain states; and

whereas, This
Unit has been consistently rated as one of the most productive in the nation
per dollar spent per scientist, which is attributed to the frugal, appropriate
and productive use of federal money; and

whereas, Nevada receives less than 1 percent of the federal money expended for agricultural research
in the western states; and

whereas, The
Conservation Biology of Rangelands Research Units research on both preventing
wildfires and restoring burned vegetation is essential to this state because
wildfires cost the residents of the State of Nevada millions of dollars
annually for suppression, and for loss of livestock, wildlife, habitat,
watershed cover, private property and on occasion the loss of human lives; and

whereas, The
Units research on the replacement of, and biological suppression of,
cheatgrass has great ecological and economic significance to Nevada because
cheatgrass has increased in dominance from less than 1 percent to nearly 25
percent on 19,000,000 acres of sagebrush rangelands during the last 30 years,
with the invasion greatly increasing the chances of ignition, rate of spread
and the length of the wildfire season; and

whereas, This
Unit is the only research organization conducting weed control experiments in
Nevada, with a major role in weed control of tall whitetop (Lepidium latifolium),
potentially the most biologically and economically devastating weed ever to
invade Nevadas meadows and croplands; and

whereas, The
Units research on adapted plant material, seedbed preparation and seeding
technology for arid and disturbed lands is important to Nevada because mining
reclamation is critical to the mining industry, which in turn is critical to
the economy of Nevada; and

whereas, The
Units research in general is critically important to Nevada because it
provides a communications link between the users of Nevadas wildlands and the
concerned environmental, scientific community and because maintenance of
biological diversity is a major scientific and environmental issue in Nevada;
and

whereas, Without
the Conservation Biology of Rangelands Research Unit, Nevada would become the
only significant agricultural state that does not have an Agricultural Research
Service research unit; and

whereas, There
are no existing research units capable of filling the loss created by closing
the Nevada unit; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature urge the Secretary of
Agriculture to maintain funding in the fiscal year beginning on October 1,
1995, for the Conservation Biology of Rangelands Research Unit of the
Agricultural Research Service, USDA, in the State of Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
Congress is hereby urged to appropriate money for the fiscal year beginning on
October 1, 1995, for the Conservation Biology of Rangelands Research Unit of
the Agricultural Research Service, USDA, in the State of Nevada; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of Agriculture, the
Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Subcommittee on
Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies of
the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the House Appropriations Committee and
the House Subcommittee on Agricultural Appropriations and each member of the
Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further

Agencies of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the
House Appropriations Committee and the House Subcommittee on Agricultural
Appropriations and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be
it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONProposing to amend the
constitution of the State of Nevada to revise the provisions governing the
commission on judicial discipline.

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That section
21 of article 6 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read
as follows:

Sec. 21. 1. A justice
of the supreme court, a district judge, a justice of the peace or a municipal
judge may, in addition to the provision of article 7 for impeachment, be
censured, retired, removed or otherwise disciplined by the commission on
judicial discipline. [A]Pursuant to rules governing appeals adopted by the supreme
court, a justice or judge may appeal from the action of the
commission to the supreme court, which may reverse such action or take any
alternative action provided in this subsection.

2. The commission is composed of:

(a) Two justices or judges appointed by the
supreme court;

(b) Two members of the State Bar of Nevada, a
public corporation created by statute, appointed by its board of governors; and

(c) Three persons, not members of the legal
profession, appointed by the governor.

The commission shall elect a chairman from among its three
lay members.

3. If at any time the State Bar of Nevada
ceases to exist as a public corporation or ceases to include all attorneys
admitted to practice before the courts of this state, the legislature shall
provide by law, or if it fails to do so the court shall provide by rule, for
the appointment of attorneys at law to the positions designated in this section
to be occupied by members of the State Bar of Nevada.

4. The term of office of each appointive
member of the commission, except the first members, is 4 years. Each appointing
authority shall appoint one of the members first appointed for a term of 2
years. If a vacancy occurs, the appointing authority shall fill the vacancy for
the unexpired term. An appointing authority shall not appoint more than one
resident of any county. The governor shall not appoint more than two members of
the same political party. No member may be a member of a commission on judicial
selection.

(a) In
addition to censure, retirement and removal, the other forms of disciplinary
action that the commission may impose;

(b) The
grounds for censure and other disciplinary action that the commission may
impose, including, but not limited to, violations of the provisions of the code
of judicial conduct;

(c) The
standards for the investigation of matters relating to the fitness of a justice
or judge; and

(d) The
confidentiality or
nonconfidentiality, as appropriate, of [all]proceedings
before the commission, except that,
in any event, a decision to censure, retire or remove a justice
or judge [.

(b) The
grounds of censure and other forms of discipline which may be imposed by the
commission.

(c) The
conduct of investigations and hearings.]must be made public.

6. The supreme court shall adopt a code of judicial conduct.

7. The
commission shall adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its hearings and
any other procedural rules it deems necessary to carry out its duties.

8. No
justice or judge may by virtue of this section be:

(a) Removed except for willful misconduct,
willful or persistent failure to perform the duties of his office or habitual
intemperance; or

(b) Retired except for advanced age which
interferes with the proper performance of his judicial duties, or for mental or
physical disability which prevents the proper performance of his judicial
duties and which is likely to be permanent in nature.

[7. Any person may bring to the attention of the
commission any]

9. Any
matter relating to the fitness of a justice or judge [.]may be brought to
the attention of the commission by any person or on the motion of the
commission. The commission shall, after preliminary
investigation, dismiss the matter or order a hearing to be held before it. If a
hearing is ordered, a statement of the matter shall be served upon the justice
or judge against whom the proceeding is brought. The commission in its
discretion may suspend a justice or judge from the exercise of his office
pending the determination of the proceedings before the commission. Any justice
or judge whose removal is sought is liable to indictment and punishment
according to law. A justice or judge retired for disability in accordance with
this section is entitled thereafter to receive such compensation as the
legislature may provide.

[8.]10. If a proceeding is brought
against a justice of the supreme court, no justice of the supreme court may sit
on the commission for that proceeding. If a proceeding is brought against a
district judge, no district judge from the same judicial district may sit on
the commission for that proceeding. If a proceeding is brought against a
justice of the peace, no justice of the peace from the same township may sit on
the commission for that proceeding. If a proceeding is brought against a
municipal judge, no municipal judge from the same city may sit on the
commission for that proceeding. If an appeal is taken from an action of the
commission to the supreme court, any justice who sat on the commission for that
proceeding is disqualified from participating in the consideration or decision
of the appeal. When any member of the commission is
disqualified by this subsection, the supreme court shall appoint a substitute
from among the eligible judges.

is disqualified by this subsection, the supreme court shall
appoint a substitute from among the eligible judges.

[9.]11. The commission may:

(a) Designate for each hearing an attorney or
attorneys at law to act as counsel to conduct the proceeding;

(b) Summon witnesses to appear and testify under
oath and compel the production of books, papers, documents and records;

(c) Grant immunity from prosecution or
punishment when the commission deems it necessary and proper in order to compel
the giving of testimony under oath and the production of books, papers,
documents and records; and

(d) Exercise such further powers as the
legislature may from time to time confer upon it.

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FILE NUMBER 149, ACR 7

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 7Assemblyman Spitler

FILE NUMBER 149

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONAmending the Joint Rules
of the Senate and Assembly for the 68th legislative session to establish a
waiting period for voting on the general appropriation bill.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly as adopted by the 68th session of the
Legislature are amended by the following addition:

20

VOTE ON GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL

A period
of at least 24 hours must elapse between the introduction of the general
appropriation bill and a vote on its final passage by its house of origin.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending Dr. Kenny C.
Guinn for his distinguished career as a leader in education and the business
community.

whereas, Dr.
Kenny C. Guinn began his distinguished career as a leader in education in 1964
when he was employed as the Planning Director for the Clark County School
District; and

whereas, In
1969, Dr. Guinn became the Superintendent of the Clark County School District,
which is one of the largest school districts in the United States; and

whereas, In
1978, Dr. Guinn resigned as Superintendent of the Clark County School District to begin working in the business community; and

whereas, Within
10 years, Dr. Guinn had served as the President, Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of PriMerit Bank, as Chairman of the Board of Southwest
Gas Corporation, as a past Chairman and former member of the Executive
Committee of the Nevada Development Authority and as Chairman of the Las Vegas
Metropolitan Police Committee on Fiscal Affairs; and

whereas, Dr.
Guinn was uniquely qualified by virtue of his professional experience and
abilities to assume leadership of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as its
interim President in May 1994; and

whereas, Dr.
Guinn altruistically assumed this great challenge and responsibility for an
annual salary of only $1 and donated the remainder of his salary to the general
scholarship fund; and

whereas, While
serving as interim President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dr. Guinn
tackled difficult and controversial issues, including working for the sound
fiscal management of the University, initiating the development of a new
financial management system and providing leadership during the transitional
period of the basketball program within the Department of Intercollegiate
Athletics; and

whereas, Dr.
Guinn has devoted many hours working with the Nevada Legislature to provide
necessary information during the intense budget negotiations to secure a fair
and equitable allocation of money for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and

whereas, Dr.
Guinn has provided solid leadership and created a stable foundation of academic
excellence and athletic prowess for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, while
serving as the interim President; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend Dr.
Guinn for his years of dedicated service to the business community of Las Vegas
and for his efforts to improve the educational systems in Clark County; and be
it further

resolved, That
because of Dr. Guinns dedication and extraordinary willingness to volunteer
his time while serving as interim President of the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas, the faculty and students of the University have benefited from his
generosity, knowledge and leadership abilities; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Dr. Kenny C. Guinn.

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FILE NUMBER 151, AJR 38

Assembly Joint
Resolution No. 38Committee on Judiciary

FILE NUMBER 151

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIONUrging Congress to require an
application for a passport for a child to be signed by both parents under
certain circumstances.

whereas, A
parent who disagrees with a courts decision relating to the custody of his
child may choose to leave the United States with that child; and

whereas, International
cases of parental abduction of children have increased dramatically; and

whereas, Since
1977, The Office of Childrens Issues of the United States Department of State
has been notified in the cases of approximately 7,000 American children who
were abducted from the United States or prevented from returning to the United
States by one of their parents; and

whereas, The
Office of Childrens Issues has more than 1,200 unresolved cases of
international abduction of children on file; and

whereas, The
United States Department of State is not authorized to intervene in the private
legal matters of parents or to enforce an agreement relating to the custody of
a child who is living with a parent outside the United States; now, therefore,
be it

resolved by the
assembly and senate of the state of nevada, jointly, That the
Nevada Legislature hereby urges Congress to enact legislation which would
require that any application for a passport for a child under the age of 16
years must be signed by:

1. Both parents, if the parents and the
child live together;

2. The parent or parents who has been
awarded custody of the child; or

3. The surviving parent, if a parent is
deceased;

and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada
Congressional Delegation; and be it further

resolved, That
this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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๊1995 Statutes
of Nevada, Page 3025๊

FILE NUMBER 152, ACR 42

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 42Committee on Education

FILE NUMBER 152

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONUrging each school
district and the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to develop and
provide training regarding child abuse.

whereas, Incidents
of child abuse are becoming more frequent in Nevada; and

whereas, Child
abuse may include mental abuse as well as physical abuse; and

whereas, Often,
the symptoms of child abuse may not be easily recognized; and

whereas, Licensed
personnel of school districts are required by law to report suspected child
abuse; and

whereas, Training
in the techniques and procedures for recognizing and reporting child abuse is
not consistently and readily available; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That each
school district in the State of Nevada is hereby urged to develop and provide
training in the techniques and procedures for recognizing and reporting child
abuse; and be it further

resolved, That
licensed personnel of school districts are urged to participate actively in any
such training provided; and be it further

resolved, That
the University and Community College System of Nevada is urged to incorporate
courses in the techniques and procedures for recognizing and reporting child
abuse into their programs for teacher preparation; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the superintendent of each school district in this state and the Board of
Regents of the University of Nevada.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONUrging the Division of
Wildlife of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to
prepare a statewide elk management plan.

whereas, One
hundred years ago, elk were virtually nonexistent in the State of Nevada; and

whereas, Today,
there are at least six elk herds in Nevada located in the areas of Charleston
Peak, Jarbidge, Mount Wilson, Schell Creek, Table Mountain and Wells, and the
number of elk in these herds is increasing; and

whereas, Elk
have substantial esthetic, economic, educational, recreational and scientific
value to the residents of Nevada; and

whereas, Elk
are very adaptable animals who often migrate to new territory with the
potential to cause conflicts with other wildlife, agriculture and private
property; and

whereas, Elk
habitat includes large areas of public and private land within this state and
elk which are introduced onto public land may cause damage to adjacent private
land or compete for forage with livestock grazing on private land; and

whereas, Elk
herds that exceed the carrying capacity of the habitat may degrade that
habitat, especially in combination with other animals, including wild horses,
using the same habitat; and

whereas, While
the program to issue compensation tags for damage to property by deer and
antelope has been determined to be successful, there is no analogous program for
damage to property caused by elk; and

whereas, Although
the Nevada Revised Statutes includes provisions to compensate property owners
for damage caused by elk, there is no comprehensive statewide plan to manage
elk for the maximum benefit of the residents of Nevada; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature urge the Division of Wildlife of the State
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to prepare, by July 1, 1997, a
statewide elk management plan for approval by the Board of Wildlife Commissioners;
and be it further

resolved, That
in preparing the plan, the Division of Wildlife of the State Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources and the Board of Wildlife Commissioners
should consult with state and federal land managers, private landowners,
sportsmen, ranchers, conservation groups and all other interested and affected
persons and give full consideration to balancing their needs and interests; and
be it further

resolved, That
the plan should include:

1. An assessment of current conditions
including all available information on the quality and quantity of elk habitat
and the carrying capacity, ownership and uses of the range which is populated
by elk herds;

2. Based on the information gained in
subsection 1, subplans for each herd or other appropriate subdivision, which
should identify population goals and management techniques to achieve and
maintain those goals;

3. A statement of goals, objectives and
policies for the overall management of the elk herds in Nevada;

4. Specific guidelines which address
methods to achieve those goals, objectives and policies; and

5. Procedures for evaluating and
modifying the plan on an annual basis; and be it further

resolved, That
in the development of management techniques to balance the interests of all
affected persons and achieve and maintain elk population goals, the Division of
Wildlife of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources should
give full consideration to the selective use of damage compensation tags; and
be it further

resolved, That
the Division of Wildlife of the State Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources and the Board of Wildlife Commissioners shall report their progress,
problems and any recommended solutions in the preparation of the statewide plan
for the management of elk in Nevada to the 69th session of the Nevada
Legislature and shall report on the progress of the implementation of the plan
to the 70th session of the Nevada Legislature; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Chairman of the Board of Wildlife Commissioners, the Director of the
State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Administrator of
the Division of Wildlife of the State Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending the Junior
League of Las Vegas for pursuing issues related to children.

whereas, The
Junior League of Las Vegas is an affiliate of the Association of Junior Leagues
International, established in New York City in 1901; and

whereas, The
Junior League is an organization dedicated to volunteerism and improving the
community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers;
and

whereas, The
Junior League of Las Vegas is committed to identifying and addressing the needs
of the children of Nevada; and

whereas, The
1995 publication of the Junior League of Las Vegas titled Focus on Nevadas
Children reveals through alarming statistics the critical problems of
poverty, abuse and inadequate health care and education affecting the children
of Nevada; and

whereas, The
Junior League of Las Vegas reports that the infant mortality rate in Nevada
rose from 8.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1985 to 9.2 deaths per 1,000 live
births in 1991, while the national infant mortality rate fell from 10.6 to 8.9
deaths per 1,000 live births for the same period; and

whereas, The
Junior League of Las Vegas reports that Nevada ranks 50th in the nation in the
amount of money spent on preschool education and that Nevada ranks 35th in the
nation in spending per pupil enrolled in public schools; and

whereas, The
Junior League of Las Vegas reports that almost 54 percent of children 2 years
of age in Nevada were not fully immunized in 1992; and

whereas, The
Junior League of Las Vegas reports that the pregnancy rate of teenagers in
Nevada is the second highest in the nation and that teenagers in Nevada attempt
suicide at a rate twice the national average; and

whereas, The
Junior League of Las Vegas, through its publication of Focus on Nevadas
Children and its service to the community, has both publicized the problems
confronting the children of Nevada and labored to alleviate them; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the Junior League of Las Vegas are hereby commended for their
commitment to childrens issues and for bringing childrens issues into the
public forum; and be it further

resolved, That
the members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature recognize that the
welfare of the children of Nevada is of the utmost importance to the future of
our society; and be it further

resolved, That
the members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature recognize the need to
address the critical problems of poverty, abuse and inadequate health care and
education encountered by an alarming number of children in Nevada; and be it
further

resolved, That
the members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature recognize that to
address the critical problems facing the children of Nevada it is necessary to
build strong families through the education of parents about parenting skills
and the prevention of abuse and to strengthen existing laws and policies that
protect children from abuse; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Junior League of Las Vegas.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONProviding for the
compensation of the clergy for services rendered to the Assembly and the Senate
during the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature.

whereas, The
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature have been sincerely
appreciative of the daily religious services rendered by members of the clergy
representing various denominations; and

whereas, The
invocations offered by the clergy provided inspiration and guidance for the
members of the Nevada Legislature as they faced the challenges and demands of
the 68th session; and

whereas, A
reasonable compensation should be provided for the clergy who performed such
services; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
State Controller is authorized and directed to pay the sum of $35 per service out of the legislative fund to the members
of the clergy who have performed religious services for the Assembly and the
Senate during the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending the Chief and
staff of the State Printing and Micrographics Division of the Department of
Administration for services rendered to the Nevada Legislature.

whereas, The
68th session of the Nevada Legislature created an overwhelming number of bills
and amendments during this legislative session, requiring the Chief and staff
of the State Printing and Micrographics Division of the Department of
Administration to work long hours in meeting the needs of the Legislature; and

whereas, The
work produced by the Division met the high standards of previous years because
of the care that the Chief and his excellent staff devoted to every assignment
given to them; and

whereas, In
the absence of such outstanding service, the Legislature could not function or
fulfill its obligations to the people of this state; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby express their
appreciation and commend the Chief and members of the staff of the State
Printing and Micrographics Division of the Department of Administration for
their fine work; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Mr. Donald L. Bailey, Sr., the Chief of the State Printing and Micrographics
Division of the Department of Administration.

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๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 3030๊

FILE NUMBER 157, SCR 32

Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 32Committee on Taxation

FILE NUMBER 157

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONAmending the Joint Rules
of the Senate and Assembly for the 68th legislative session to require standing
committees that review the budgets of state agencies to require certain
agencies to deposit revenue within a certain time after receipt when
practicable.

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly as adopted by the 68th session of the
Legislature are amended by the following addition:

20

USE OF LOCK BOXES BY STATE AGENCIES

To
expedite the deposit of state revenue, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance
and the Assembly Standing Committee on Ways and Means shall, when reviewing the
proposed budget of a state agency which collects state revenue, require if
practicable, the agency to deposit revenue that it has received within 24 hours
after receipt. The committees shall allow such agencies to deposit the revenue
directly or contract with a service to deposit the revenue within the specified
period.

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FILE NUMBER 158, SCR 60

Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 60Committee on Transportation

FILE NUMBER 158

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the Department
of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety and the Public Service Commission of Nevada
jointly to study the regulation of the transporting of hazardous materials over
Hoover Dam, and directing the Department of Transportation to study the
feasibility of prohibiting the flow of commercial traffic over Hoover Dam.

whereas, Heavy
commercial traffic flow on U.S. Highway No. 93 over Hoover Dam and through
Boulder City has resulted in significant increases in the level of air and
water pollution and the number of traffic accidents in the area; and

whereas, A
study cited by the Las Vegas Sun on November 11, 1991, indicated that an
average of 1,434 tons of hazardous materials, including gasoline, diesel fuel,
hydrochloric acid, cyanide and chlorine, are transported daily over Hoover Dam
and through Boulder City; and

whereas, Such
a heavy flow of large trucks transporting highly flammable and hazardous
materials significantly increases the chances that a major accident could occur
near Hoover Dam or Boulder City; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Legislature hereby directs the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety
and the Public Service Commission of Nevada jointly to conduct a study of the
current regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials from
Arizona into Nevada by way of U.S. Highway No. 93 over Hoover Dam, including
the fees charged for the transportation of such materials and the feasibility
of increasing those fees; and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislature hereby directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a
study regarding:

1. The feasibility of prohibiting all
commercial trucks which enter this state from Arizona from traveling on U.S. Highway
No. 93 between Hoover Dam and Boulder City; and

2. Methods of financing road and highway
construction projects to divert commercial traffic from traveling over Hoover
Dam, including the issuance of bonds;

and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislature hereby directs the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public
Safety and the Public Service Commission of Nevada, jointly, and the Department
of Transportation to submit the results of their respective studies to the
Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the 69th session
of the Legislature; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
the Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety, the
Chairman of the Public Service Commission of Nevada and the Director of the
Department of Transportation.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONCommending Arlene Hayes
for her courage and efforts to support victims of violent crime.

whereas, Arlene
Hayes was born in Bolton, Mississippi, and moved to Las Vegas in 1960 with her
husband, Bernard Hayes, and their son, Reginald; and

whereas, While
living in Las Vegas, the Hayes family increased with the births of sons Gregory
and Derrick, and the future was looking bright for the Hayes family; and

whereas, Then,
on December 8, 1969, in a racially motivated act of violence, Bernard Hayes was
shot 11 times and killed, forever changing the lives of Arlene Hayes and her
three sons as they were instantly deprived of a loving and devoted father; and

whereas, Arlene
Hayes, with the feistiness that is the trademark of her life, returned to
school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and graduated with a degree in
Business Administration, in spite of continued threats from her husbands
murderer; and

whereas, Arlene
Hayes, with great courage and dignity, continued as a single parent to raise
her children and did her best to provide them with the emotional and financial
support which had been taken from them with the heinous murder of their father;
and

whereas, On
August 25, 1993, another heartrending tragedy struck the Hayes family when
Gregory Hayes, while playing basketball, was shot and killed by an assailant
who was on house arrest for armed robbery; and

whereas, The
reason given by the assailant for the attack was that Gregory Hayes had blocked
his basketball shot; and

whereas, With
this second tragic death, Arlene Hayes declared, No More! and with that same
fierce determination that had enabled her to keep her family together following
the murder of her husband, Arlene Hayes became an outspoken proponent of the
right of victims of violent crime and their families to be heard and considered
during the sentencing process; and

whereas, In
an effort to give representation to victims of crime everywhere concerning the
injustices of the present judicial system, Arlene Hayes has traveled great
distances at her own expense as a member of the organization, Families of
Murder Victims; and

whereas, Arlene
Hayes, in spite of overwhelming physical difficulties, has become a persuasive
and outspoken advocate for justice on behalf of those persons whose voices have
been silenced and whose families have been destroyed by violent crime; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
members of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature commend Arlene Hayes for
her courageous voice and unrelenting resolve to assure justice for victims of
violent crime and their families; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to a
remarkable lady, Arlene Hayes.

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, That the members of the Senate of
the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature express their sincere appreciation
to Sharon Shaffer for her kindness and generosity as she continues to provide
her gourmet delights for legislators and staff as they work through the final
days of this legislative session; and be it further

resolved, That
the honorary title of Senate Housemother is hereby affectionately bestowed
upon Sharon Shaffer; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to
Sharon Shaffer.

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FILE NUMBER 161, SCR 30

Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 30Senator Porter

FILE NUMBER 161

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the Legislative
Commission to conduct an interim study of the feasibility of reconfiguring the
structure of school districts in this state.

whereas, Public
education plays a crucial role in producing well-informed, educated and
productive members of society; and

whereas, The
system of public education in Nevada is organized by county school districts,
the boundaries of which are coterminous with the boundaries of the counties of
the state; and

whereas, In
1994, the United States Department of Education published the results of a
survey based on the enrollment records of schools in 1991, which ranked the
Clark County School District as the 12th largest in the nation and the Washoe
County School District as the 99th largest in the nation; and

whereas, The
Clark County School District accounts for 62 percent of the pupils within the
state and the Washoe County School District accounts for 18 percent of the
pupils within the state; and

whereas, The
unique geography of the state has resulted in the concentration of some schools
and pupils at locations that are considerably distant from the administrative
offices of the various school districts; and

whereas, Reconfiguring
the structure of school districts may allow the school system in this state to
be more responsive to the concerns of the residents of Nevada regarding
education; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Legislative Commission is hereby directed to enter into a contract with at least one qualified, independent, nationally
recognized consultant to conduct an interim study of the feasibility of
reconfiguring the structure of school districts in this state; and be it
further

contract with at least one qualified, independent,
nationally recognized consultant to conduct an interim study of the feasibility
of reconfiguring the structure of school districts in this state; and be it
further

resolved, That
the Legislative Commission shall appoint a subcommittee composed of four
members of the Senate and four members of the Assembly to oversee the interim
study conducted by the consultant; and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Commission may, at the request of the subcommittee, appoint an
advisory group to provide technical expertise to the Legislative Commission or
the consultant regarding the reconfiguration of the structure of the school
districts in this state and to assist the subcommittee in its efforts; and be
it further

resolved, That
the scope of the study, which must be conducted within the confines and
structure of the Nevada plan, as set forth in NRS 387.121, must include an
analysis of:

1. Any alternatives for the organization
of school districts;

2. Any financial, tax, legal, social and
geographical considerations regarding those organizational alternatives; and

3. Any actions necessary to carry out
those organizational alternatives; and be it further

resolved, That
any recommendations for legislation resulting from the study must be approved
by a majority of the members of the Assembly and a majority of the members of
the Senate appointed to conduct the study; and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Commission submit a report of its findings and any
recommendations for legislation to the 69th session of the Nevada Legislature.

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FILE NUMBER 162, SCR 40

Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 40Committee on Government Affairs

FILE NUMBER 162

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the Legislative
Commission to conduct an interim study of the laws of this state relating to
the distribution among local governments of revenue from state and local taxes.

whereas, Nevada is a dynamic state with a growing population and a diverse economic base; and

whereas, Regional
differences in the local economies of this state directly affect the population
and economic growth throughout the state; and

whereas, The
increase in population and the growth in the states economy has created a
tremendous strain on the local governments as those governments attempt to
address the demands of this growth; and

whereas, Often
the creation of additional governmental entities is required to accommodate the
population and economic growth and alleviate the strain on the existing local
governments; and

whereas, The
present laws relating to the distribution of revenue generated by state and
local taxes are inadequate to meet the demands created by this growth; and

whereas, Because
of the inadequacies of the laws relating to the distribution of that revenue,
local governments often must compete against each other for the available
revenue rather than cooperating with each other to meet the demands that the
population and economic growth create; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Legislative Commission is hereby directed to conduct an interim study of the
laws relating to the distribution among local governments of revenue from state
and local taxes; and be it further

1. Two members of the Senate Standing
Committee on Government Affairs;

2. Two members of the Senate Standing
Committee on Taxation;

3. Two members of the Assembly Standing
Committee on Government Affairs; and

4. Two members of the Assembly Standing
Committee on Taxation;

and be it further

resolved, That
the study must include, without limitation, an examination of the laws relating
to the distribution of revenue from:

1. The local school support tax imposed
pursuant to chapter 374 of NRS;

2. The tax on aviation fuel and fuel for
motor vehicles imposed pursuant to chapter 365 of NRS;

3. The tax on fuel imposed pursuant to
chapter 373 of NRS;

4. The tax on intoxicating liquor imposed
pursuant to chapter 369 of NRS;

5. The tax on tobacco imposed pursuant to
chapter 370 of NRS;

6. The vehicle privilege tax imposed
pursuant to chapter 371 of NRS;

7. The tax imposed on gaming licenses
pursuant to chapter 463 of NRS; and

8. The tax on the transfer of real
property imposed pursuant to chapter 375 of NRS;

and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Commission shall designate a chairman of the subcommittee from
among the members of the Senate appointed to the subcommittee; and be it
further

resolved, That
the subcommittee shall meet at least six times during the interim and consult
with an advisory committee consisting of the Executive Director of the
Department of Taxation and 8 members that are representative of various
geographical areas of the state and are appointed by the Legislative Commission
as follows:

1. Two members of the Local Governmental
Advisory Committee created pursuant to NRS 266.0165;

resolved, That
the members of the advisory committee serve without compensation, per diem
allowance, travel expenses or other reimbursement; and be it further

resolved, That
any recommended legislation proposed by the subcommittee must be approved by a
majority of the members of the Senate and a majority of the members of the
Assembly appointed to the subcommittee; and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Commission shall submit a report of the findings of the
subcommittee and any recommendations for legislation to the 69th session of the
Nevada Legislature.

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FILE NUMBER 163, SCR 52

Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 52Committee on Finance

FILE NUMBER 163

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the Legislative
Commission to conduct an interim study of the system of parole and probation
within the State of Nevada.

whereas, It
has become apparent in recent months that the current standards used to
determine whether an offender is eligible for parole or probation need to be
reviewed and evaluated; and

whereas, The
health, safety and welfare of the residents of the State of Nevada must not be
jeopardized in any way by the premature release of dangerous offenders; and

whereas, The
entire system of granting parole or probation to offenders has not been
examined for many years; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Legislative Commission is hereby directed to conduct an interim study of the
system of parole and probation in the State of Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the study must include:

1. A review and evaluation of the
standards used for determining whether an offender is eligible for parole or
probation;

2. An evaluation of the supervision of
offenders released on parole or probation;

3. Consideration of methods to be used to
improve communication between the State Board of Parole Commissioners, the Division
of Parole and Probation of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety,
local law enforcement agencies and other personnel who supervise offenders who
have been released;

4. An analysis of the qualifications of
members of the State Board of Parole Commissioners, the parole and probation
officers and the personnel involved in the support of offenders who have been
released;

5. A determination of the data processing
system and personnel necessary to supervise offenders effectively on parole or
probation; and

6. An analysis of how the rate of parole
or probation is affected by budgetary limitations;

resolved, That
the Legislative Commission shall appoint an advisory committee to assist the
interim study committee consisting of representatives of the State Board of
Parole Commissioners, the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of
Motor Vehicles and Public Safety, law enforcement agencies and the prison
system; and be it further

resolved, That
any recommendations for legislation resulting from the study must be approved
by a majority of the members of the Assembly and a majority of the members of
the Senate appointed to conduct the study; and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Commission report the results of its study and any recommended
legislation to the 69th session of the Nevada Legislature.

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FILE NUMBER 164, SCR 59

Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 59Committee on Judiciary

FILE NUMBER 164

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the Legislative
Commission to conduct an interim study of the treatment of mentally ill
offenders in the criminal justice system.

whereas, A
large percentage of offenders in Nevada prisons were convicted of offenses
relating to sexually deviant behavior; and

whereas, Many
of these same offenders have been diagnosed as mentally ill; and

whereas, To
avoid recidivism upon their release into society, they must receive appropriate
punishment as well as adequate treatment while fulfilling their sentences; now,
therefore, be it

resolved by the
senate of the state of nevada, the assembly concurring, That the
Legislative Commission is hereby directed to conduct an interim study of the
punishment of and treatment provided for mentally ill offenders in the criminal
justice system, with an emphasis on those offenders who were convicted of
offenses involving sexually deviant behavior; and be it further

resolved, That
the study must include:

1. An evaluation of the effectiveness of
the current programs for treatment provided for mentally ill offenders in the
criminal justice system;

2. A survey of treatment programs used in
states other than Nevada;

3. The rate of recidivism of those
offenders who have been convicted of offenses involving sexually deviant
behavior and who received the current treatment before their release;

4. An analysis of the cost, length of
treatment and expected results of the different types of treatment programs
which are currently available but not used in Nevada; and

5. A consideration of any other matters
deemed relevant to the punishment of and treatment provided for mentally ill
offenders and the criminally insane;

and be it further

resolved, That
no action may be taken by the study committee on recommended legislation unless
it receives a majority vote of the senators on the committee and a majority
vote of the assemblymen on the committee; and be it further

resolved, That
the results of the study and any recommended legislation be reported to the 69th
session of the Nevada Legislature.

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONExpressing appreciation to the
Chief Clerk and the staff of the front desk of the Assembly for their
dedication and outstanding performance.

whereas, The
exceptional abilities of the Chief Clerk and her staff on the front desk of the
Assembly have contributed immensely to the speed and efficiency of the
legislative process during the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature; and

whereas, The
demands placed on the front desk have required the Chief Clerk and her staff to
work long hours to complete their work in a timely manner; and

whereas, Such
cooperation and dedication is admired and greatly appreciated by the members of
the Assembly; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That the members of the Assembly
of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby express their
appreciation and commend Chief Clerk Mouryne Landing and the staff of the front
desk of the Assembly which includes Carol Moore, Assistant Chief Clerk, Lucinda
Benjamin, History Clerk, Linda Alden, Journal Clerk, and Donna Schumacher,
Minute Clerk, for their outstanding performance, professional demeanor and
contributions made, to ensure a successful and orderly Legislative session; and
be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Counsel prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the
Chief Clerk of the Assembly and each member of the staff of the front desk of
the Assembly of the Nevada Legislature.

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๊1995
Statutes of Nevada, Page 3039๊

FILE NUMBER 166, AR 16

Assembly Resolution
No. 16Committee on Elections and Procedures

FILE NUMBER 166

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONCommending certain attaches of the
Assembly for their dedicated service during the 68th session of the Nevada
Legislature.

whereas, Every
2 years, the Nevada Legislature undertakes an enormous task and must depend on
its staff to assist the members in the performance of their legislative duties
on behalf of the residents of the State of Nevada; and

whereas, The
smooth and efficient operation of the Legislature is largely dependent on the
quality and dedication of its staff; and

whereas, The
21-21 party split this session led to a unique sharing of leadership
responsibilities which magnified the necessity for full cooperation and
coordination by all staff members; and

whereas, The
bill clerks, secretaries, sergeants at arms, the clerical and support staff who
serve as attaches of the Assembly have worked diligently and efficiently in
their service to members of this body; and

whereas, The
bill clerks, arriving at 5 a.m., or earlier, have worked their magic this
session without being seen or acknowledged, even though their absence would be
noticed immediately; and

whereas, The
secretaries and other clerical support have kept minutes, listened to
constituents, written letters, organized the offices of legislators and
performed countless other important tasks necessary to the operation of this
Legislature; and

whereas, The
sergeant at arms and his staff have pleasantly performed errands, poured
coffee, delivered messages and organized the daily files of the Assembly; now,
therefore, be it

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONCommending the Speakers pro Tempore
of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature for their service.

whereas, It
is customary that the members of the Assembly elect a Speaker pro Tempore to
preside in the temporary absence of the Speaker and serve as a part of the
leadership of the Assembly; and

whereas, The
equal division between the parties this session led to a unique sharing of
leadership responsibilities and the election of two women to serve as Speakers
pro Tempore; and

whereas, Jan
Evans and Sandra Tiffany each brought to the office a refreshing perspective to
complement the traditional notions of legislative leadership; and

whereas, Their
individual service at the podium when presiding over the Assembly was efficient
and effective, even when they served at a moments notice; and

whereas, The
importance of their additional contributions to the legislative process is not
diminished by the fact that much of the work done by these strong leaders was
accomplished quietly and without public recognition; and

whereas, The
strength, compassion and commitment of these two Assemblywomen to the
legislative process and the residents of this state must be recognized and
commended; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, That the members of the Assembly
of the 68th session of the Nevada Legislature commend and extend their sincere
thanks to Jan Evans and Sandra Tiffany for their dedicated and effective
service as Speakers pro Tempore; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to Jan Evans and Sandra Tiffany.

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FILE NUMBER 168, ACR 31

Assembly Concurrent
Resolution No. 31Committee on Transportation

FILE NUMBER 168

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONExpressing support for
programs to mitigate traffic noise.

whereas, The
section of U.S. Highway No. 395 between Oddie Boulevard and the junction with
Interstate Highway No. 80 in Reno is one of the busiest roads in the State of
Nevada; and

whereas, Many
residents of neighborhoods on the west side of this highway purchased their
homes before the freeway was built or before the traffic reached its current
volume; and

whereas, No
effort was made to mitigate traffic noise at the time this freeway was
constructed; and

whereas, This
noise seriously interferes with the ability of these residents to sleep, work
and enjoy family activities; and

whereas, Residents
of this neighborhood have petitioned the Nevada Legislature for relief; and

whereas, Nevadas Department of Transportation is planning to undertake an experimental program for
the abatement of traffic noise; now, therefore, be it

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
members of the Nevada Legislature express their support for programs to
mitigate traffic noise and urge the Board of Directors of the Nevada Department
of Transportation to select the section of U.S. Highway No. 395 between Oddie
Boulevard and the junction with Interstate Highway No. 80 in Reno as a site for
one of its first experimental programs; and be it further

resolved, That
the members of the Nevada Legislature urge Nevadas local governmental
officials to evaluate the potential for traffic noise before approving
residential development in close proximity to major roads and highways,
especially freeways and expressways; and be it further

resolved, That
the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution
to the Board of Directors of the Nevada Department of Transportation and the
governing body of each city and county in Nevada.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONLimiting the number of
requests that may be submitted to the Legislative Counsel during the interim
for drafting and directing the completion of 1,000 bill drafts before the first
day of the 69th session of the Nevada Legislature.

resolved by the
assembly of the state of nevada, the senate concurring, That the
Legislative Counsel shall, except as otherwise provided by specific statute,
honor only the number of requests for the drafting of a bill or a resolution
for the 1997 legislative session that are authorized pursuant to this
resolution; and be it further

resolved, That
each incumbent or newly elected Assemblyman is entitled to request 10 measures
before the 1997 session begins; and be it further

resolved, That
each incumbent or newly elected Senator is entitled to request 20 measures
before the 1997 session begins; and be it further

resolved, That
the chairman of each standing committee of the Senate for the 1995 legislative
session, or a person designated in the place of the chairman by the Majority
Leader of the Senate, is additionally entitled to request before the 1997
session 1 measure for introduction by the committee in a
subject within the jurisdiction of the committee, determined pursuant to Rule
40 of the Senate Standing Rules for the 1995 session, for every 15 measures
that were referred to the respective standing committee during the 1995
session; and be it further

in a subject within the jurisdiction of the committee,
determined pursuant to Rule 40 of the Senate Standing Rules for the 1995
session, for every 15 measures that were referred to the respective standing
committee during the 1995 session; and be it further

resolved, That
a person designated after the general election in 1996 as a chairman of a
standing committee of the Senate for the 1997 session, or a person designated
in the place of a chairman by the person designated as the Majority Leader of the
Senate for the 1997 session, is entitled to request the remaining number of the
measures allowed for the respective standing committee that were not requested
by the previous chairman or designee; and be it further

resolved, That
each of the two chairmen of each standing committee of the Assembly for the
1995 legislative session, or a person designated in the place of a chairman by
a Speaker of the Assembly, is additionally entitled to request before the 1997
session 1 measure for introduction by the committee in a subject within the
jurisdiction of the committee, determined pursuant to the guidelines of the
Assembly for the referral of measures to standing committees during the 1995
session, for every 30 measures that were referred to the respective standing
committee during the 1995 session; and be it further

resolved, That
a person designated after the general election in 1996 as:

1. A sole chairman of a standing
committee of the Assembly for the 1997 session, or a person designated in the
place of the chairman by the person designated as the Speaker of the Assembly
for the 1997 session, is entitled to request the remaining number of the
measures cumulatively allowed for the previous two chairmen of the respective
standing committee that were not requested by the previous chairmen or
designees; or

2. One of the two chairmen of a standing
committee of the Assembly for the 1997 session, or a person designated in the
place of a chairman by a person designated as a Speaker of the Assembly for the
1997 session, is entitled to request half of the remaining number of the
measures cumulatively allowed for the previous two chairmen of the respective
standing committee that were not requested by the previous chairmen or
designees;

and be it further

resolved, That
the Governor or his designated representative is entitled to transmit to the
Legislative Counsel before the 1997 session no more than 250 measures approved
on behalf of state agencies, boards and departments of the executive branch of
government pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 218.245, except that the Department
of Administration may request before or during the legislative session without
limitation as many measures as are necessary to implement the budget proposed
by the Governor and to provide for the fiscal management of the state; and be
it further

resolved, That
the constitutional officers are entitled to request no more than the following
numbers of measures:

resolved, That
the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada is entitled to request no more
than 5 measures on behalf of the University and Community College System of
Nevada; and be it further

resolved, That
the requests submitted by the state agencies, boards and departments, local
governments, courts and other authorized nonlegislative requesters must be in a
subject related to the function of the requester; and be it further

resolved, That
the chairman of the Legislative Commission is entitled to request 15 measures
with the approval of the commission for matters relating to the affairs of the
Legislature or its employees, including measures requested by legislative
staff; and be it further

resolved, That
the chairman of the Interim Finance Committee is entitled to request 10
measures with the approval of the committee for matters within the scope of the
committee; and be it further

resolved, That
a committee which conducts an interim legislative study is, except as otherwise
provided by specific statute or resolution, entitled to request 10 measures
within the scope of the study; and be it further

resolved, That
the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of the Assembly may request
such measures as are necessary or convenient to the proper exercise of their
duties; and be it further

resolved, That
the Majority Leader of the Senate is entitled to request 16 measures, and the
Minority Leader of the Senate is entitled to request 10 measures, in addition
to the number otherwise authorized in this resolution; and be it further

resolved, That
a person designated after the general election in 1996 as the Majority Leader
of the Senate or the Minority Leader of the Senate for the 1997 session is
entitled to request the remaining number of the measures allowed for the
respective officer that were not requested by the previous officer; and be it
further

resolved, That
the two Speakers of the Assembly are each entitled to request 8 measures, and
the two Majority Floor Leaders of the Assembly are each entitled to request 5
measures, in addition to the number otherwise authorized in this resolution;
and be it further

resolved, That
a person designated after the general election in 1996 as:

1. The sole Speaker of the Assembly is
entitled to request the remaining number of the measures cumulatively allowed
for the previous two Speakers of the Assembly that were not requested by those
previous officers; or

2. One of the two Speakers of the
Assembly is entitled to request half of the remaining number of the measures
cumulatively allowed for the previous two Speakers of the Assembly that were not
requested by those previous officers;

and be it further

resolved, That
a person designated after the general election in 1996 as:

1. The Minority Leader of the Assembly is
entitled to request the remaining number of the measures cumulatively allowed
for the previous two Majority Floor Leaders of the Assembly that were not
requested by those previous officers; or

2. One of the two Majority Floor Leaders
of the Assembly is entitled to request half of the remaining number of the
measures cumulatively allowed for the previous two Majority Floor Leaders of
the Assembly that were not requested by those previous officers;

and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Counsel shall not honor requests for measures that have been
combined in violation of section 17 of article 4 of the Nevada constitution;
and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Counsel is hereby directed to take all actions necessary to
complete 1,000 bill drafts before the first day of the 1997 legislative
session; and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Commission and the Committee to Consult with the Legislative
Counsel are directed to take all actions necessary to allow the legal division
of the Legislative Counsel Bureau to achieve the goal of completing 1,000 bill
drafts before the first day of the 1997 legislative session; and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Counsel shall, as nearly as practicable, draft the same number
of measures for each of the respective houses before the beginning of the 1997
legislative session, and not less than 200 measures for each house, unless all
measures requested by one house have been completed; and be it further

resolved, That
the Legislative Counsel shall not assign a number to a request for a
legislative measure for the purpose of establishing its priority until
sufficient detail has been submitted to allow complete drafting of the measure;
and be it further

resolved, That
a requester may not change the subject matter of a request for a legislative
measure after it has been submitted for drafting.

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONDirecting the
Legislative Commission to conduct an interim study to consider the appropriate
division of fiscal responsibility for programs and services between the state
and local governments.

whereas, The
creation of unfunded mandates by Congress and the shift of fiscal
responsibility for previously adopted policies to the states have resulted in
increasing requirements upon the state and local governments to create and
carry out a variety of programs and services; and

whereas, In
addition to programs and services mandated by the Federal Government, each
session of the Nevada Legislature enacts legislation which requires state
agencies and local governments to establish or expand various programs and
services; and

whereas, In
response to an outcry by local governments against the increasing number of
unfunded mandates enacted by the Legislature, NRS 354.599 was amended in 1993
to require that if the Legislature directs one or more local governments to
establish a program or provide a service, or to increase a program or service
already established which requires additional funding, a specified source for
the additional revenue to pay the expense must be authorized by a specific
statute; and

whereas, The
residents of this state are recipients of the benefits of a vast number of
necessary governmental programs and services, including the protection provided
by police and fire services, provision of health care services, operation of
libraries and recreational facilities, inspection of restaurants and buildings
and monitoring of the quality of the air and water of the State of Nevada; and